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Who created the DASH diet?

The DASH diet was developed by the American National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), one of the organisations mentioned in the story. It emerged from research into how diet can impact blood pressure. Its effectiveness is widely recognised, leading to its adoption by health bodies like the British Heart Foundation.

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