A DASH Eating Plan Is Effective for Reducing High Blood

question 36

True/False

A DASH eating plan is effective for reducing high blood pressure as well as the risk of some types of cancer, osteoporosis, and heart disease.

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Definitions:

Chronic Stress

A persistent state of emotional pressure and tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances over a long period.

Short-Term Stress

A temporary state of physical or psychological tension and strain, often resulting from demanding circumstances but not lasting long enough to cause significant harm.

Health Outcomes

The results of healthcare interventions and actions, including quality of life and mortality rates.

General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)

A consistent pattern of physical responses to stress that consists of three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.