The DASH Diet for Reduction of Hypertension

question 77

Multiple Choice

The DASH diet for reduction of hypertension

• A)excludes added sugars.
• B)is a vegetarian meal plan.
• C)recommends 2 to 3 servings per day of low-fat dairy products.
• D)encourages daily use of coconut oil.

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-phase response pattern to stress described by Hans Selye, including alarm, resistance, and exhaustion stages.

Stress

The body's response to any demand or challenge, which can be physical, mental, or emotional in nature.

Acculturative Stress

The psychological impact of adapting to a new culture, which can include feelings of loss, confusion, and conflict between cultural norms.

Epinephrine

A hormone and neurotransmitter also known as adrenaline, involved in regulating heart rate, blood vessel and air passage diameters, and metabolic shifts; its release is crucial in the body's acute stress response.