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Heart Disease/Hypertension

Fact Sheets

Dairy's Role in Managing Blood Pressure Fact Sheet
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Potassium Recommendations Fact Sheet
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5 Days of DASH (PDF: 541kb)*
*This may not be appropriate for a low sodium diet.

News Releases

American Heart Association's Updated Guidelines Advise Focus on Women's Lifetime Heart Risk (Press Release: 2007)
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Low-fat Dairy Products Linked to Better Blood Pressure (Press Release: 2006)
American Heart Association Diet and Lifestyle Recommendations Recognize Dairy’s Role in a Heart-Healthy Diet (Press Release: 2006)
Studies Show: Lose Fat, Gain Lean Muscle (Press Release: 2005)

Supportive Science

The Benefits of Dairy Foods in Health Promotion
Dairy Council Digest, May/June 2004
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A New Look at Dietary Patterns and Hypertension
Dairy Council Digest, May/June 2001
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Coronary Heart Disease: A Look at Risk Factors
Dairy Council Digest, March/April 1998
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Key Findings: National Medical Association Consensus Report (December 2004)

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