The reduced-sodium version of the DASH diet has been shown to lower BP more quickly
and recommends no more than 1,500 milligrams a day. The American Heart Association
recommends no more than 2,300 milligrams a day on the regular DASH diet.
Healthy Plate: Cup beside plate
Water, coffee, tea;
Dairy products: 1-2 servings a day;
Juice: 1 small glass a day
Healthy Plate: Protein
,Fish, poultry, beans;
Limit: Red meat, cheese, bacon, cold cuts and processed meats.
Healthy Plate: Fruits
Lots and all colors
Healthy Plate: Grains
Healthy whole grains and variety;
Limit refined grains
Healthy Plate: Vegetables
Lots; Variety;
And potatoes don't count
Healthy Plate: Bottle beside plate
OK: Veg and seed oil;
Limit: Butter; Avoid: trans
Alcohol: Define the limits of drinking per week.
male: 14 is normal. 15 or more is too much;
female: 7 is normal. 8 or more is too much.
pregnant and minors: zero
define binge drinking
excessive drinking on one occasion which is 2 to 3 hours.
male: 5 or more.
female: 4 or more.
Alcohol US Statistics
, 38 million adults drink too much.
BMI ranges
18.5 or lower: underweight;
18.5 to 24.9: healthy weight;
25.0 to 29.9: overweight;
30.0 to higher: obese
desirable cholesterol panel
total: 200 or less;
LDL: less than 100;
HDL above 60;
triglycerides: less than 150
waist circumference ranges
For Males:
low risk: 37 or less;
intermediate risk: 37.1 to 39.9;
high risk: 40 or more.
For Females:
low risk: 31.5 or less;
intermediate risks: 31.6 to 34.9;
high risk: 35 or more.
random blood sugar test ranges
diabetes: 200 or more.
glucose tolerance test ranges
diabetes: 200 or more;
pre-diabetes: 140 to 199
normal: 140 or below.
fasting blood sugar test ranges
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