In the DASH Study, Which of the Following Amounts of Sodium

question 16

Multiple Choice

In the DASH study, which of the following amounts of sodium was found to be the most effective daily limit for lowering blood pressure?

• A) 3,000 milligrams
• B) 1,500 milligrams
• C) 900 milligrams
• D) 2,500 milligrams

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