Eating Well As You Get Older

Frequently Asked Questions

23. Where can I learn more about eating well? - cont'd

Another balanced eating plan is the DASH eating plan which is designed to help prevent or manage high blood pressure, or hypertension. DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. For more about DASH, contact the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute at 1-301-592-8573 or 1-240-629-3255 (TTY). Be sure to check with your doctor about eating plans to help manage health conditions that occur as you get older.