Why Does the DASH Diet Support Consumption of an Abundance

question 21

Multiple Choice

Why does the DASH diet support consumption of an abundance of foods with potassium?

• A) Potassium increases blood pressure.
• B) Potassium can lower blood pressure.
• C) Potassium enhances taste.
• D) Potassium lowers stress.
• E) Potassium increases muscle mass.

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