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The DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) is a dietary pattern developed to prevent and lower high blood pressure. It emphasizes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, legumes, nuts, fish, and poultry while limiting sodium, saturated fat, and added sugars. In nutritional psychology, it is studied for its potential relationships with depressive symptoms and psychological well-being, although findings remain mixed.
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CNP (2026). DASH Diet. In CNP Encyclopedia Editorial Board (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
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