DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Diet and Risk of Subsequent Kidney Disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There are established guidelines for recommended dietary intake for hypertension treatment and cardiovascular disease prevention. Evidence is lacking for effective dietary patterns for kidney disease prevention.

Study design

Prospective cohort study.

Setting & participants

Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study participants with baseline estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) ≥ 60mL/min/1.73m² (N=14,882).

Predictor

The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet score was calculated based on self-reported dietary intake of red and processed meat, sweetened beverages, sodium, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and legumes, and low-fat dairy products, averaged over 2 visits.

Outcomes

Cases were ascertained b

SUBMITTER: Rebholz CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5123940 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature