This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Non-Communicable Diseases, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
DASH stands for - 
Select and explain. 
A. Dietary approach to stop hypertension, B. Dietary approach to stop heamarrhage, C. Direct approach to surgery of hernia, D. Dietary approach to stop hemolysis
A: Dietary approach to stop hypertension
Answer: A: Dietary approach to stop hypertension 
Explanation: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Dietary approach to stop hypertension * DASH stands for dietary approaches to stop hypertension.* DASH eating plan recommends to consume a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and law-fat dairy products with a reduced content of saturated and total fat.