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DASH Servings by Calorie Level
DASH Servings by Calorie Level
The DASH eating plan includes daily servings from different food groups. The plan is easy to follow using common foods available in your grocery store. The number of daily servings in a food group may vary from those listed, depending upon your daily caloric needs. To figure out your calorie needs, you need to consider your age and physical activity level. If you want to maintain your current weight, you should maintain your energy balance, which means eat only as many calories as you burn by being physically active.
a Whole grains are recommended for most grain servings as a good source of fiber and nutrients.
b For lactose intolerance, try either lactase enzyme pills with dairy products or lactose-free or lactose-reduced milk.
c Fat content changes the serving amount for fats and oils. For example, 1 Tbsp regular salad dressing = one serving; 1 Tbsp low-fat dressing = one-half serving; 1 Tbsp fat-free dressing = zero servings.
d The DASH eating plan has a sodium limit of either 2,300 mg or 1,500 mg per day.