Summary

A 'plate' handout can be used to assist clinicians in counseling patients on the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Diet. The recommended number of servings per day (lower number for 1,600 calorie diet and upper limit for 2,000 calorie diet), serving sizes, and examples of foods are provided. A daily sodium intake of 1,500 mg or less is recommended. Updated May 2025.

Building a DASH Diet Plate

Featured Authors

 Gawlik, DNP, RN, APRN-CNP

Kate Gawlik, DNP, RN, APRN-CNP
The Ohio State University

 McAleer, MEd, RD, LD

Sarah McAleer, MEd, RD, LD
Case Western Reserve University

 Seeholzer, MD, MS

Eileen Seeholzer, MD, MS
Case Western Reserve University

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