What is the purpose of the study by the DASH Collaborative Research Group?
The purpose of the study by the DASH Collaborative Research Group was to assess the effects of dietary patterns on blood pressure. The study examined the effects of reduced dietary sodium and the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet on blood pressure. The study also included the effects of aerobic exercise on blood pressure. The results of the study suggested that population-wide sodium reduction is important for preventing cardiovascular disease and stroke. 