The nurse is assessing a patient’s understanding of the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet. Which patient behavior suggests adherence to this diet?

Choice A rationale Exclusively consuming lactose-free dairy products is not a specific characteristic of the DASH diet. While the DASH diet recommends low-fat or fat-free dairy products, it does not specifically require them to be lactose-free. Choice B rationale Meticulously cleaning and peeling all fresh fruits and vegetables is a good practice for food safety, but it is not specific to the DASH diet. Choice C rationale Enjoying fat-free yogurt as an occasional snack aligns with the DASH diet’s emphasis on low-fat dairy products. Choice D rationale Eliminating grains from the diet is not recommended in the DASH diet. On the contrary, the DASH diet encourages the consumption of whole grains.