Date of Award
2019
Document Type
Capstone
Publication Status
Version of Record
Submission Date
October 2026
College Granting Degree
Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]
Sareen Gropper
Abstract
Nutrition can play a significant role in health conditions especially diseases such as hypertension. Nutritional intake can positively or negatively affect blood pressure, and many authors have found impactful changes when proper diet is adhered. Individuals who follow DASH diet guidelines have especially made positive changes in blood pressure. This quality improvement project examined if DASH diet-based nutrition education in adults with hypertension improved dietary intakes of vegetables and fruits, and reduced sodium intake and blood pressure. This manuscript addresses this concern using current evidence by describing the steps taken in a quality improvement project at Community Health of South Florida, Inc. of South Florida. Results, evaluation, and recommendations are also included.
Extent
23 p.
Recommended Citation
Jenkins, Jennifer, "Improving Nutrition in Adults with Hypertension" (2019). Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2010 - 2019. 2334.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_general_6/2334
Identifier
FA00007536