High blood pressure: Using the DASH diet

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Author:	Robin Parks, MS	Last Updated: April 24, 2007
Medical Review:	Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine Robert A. Kloner, MD, PhD - Cardiology Ruth Schneider, MPH, RD - Diet and Nutrition
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