Groceries for Black Residents of Boston to Stop Hypertension Among Adults With Treated Hypertension

"The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), is a healthy dietary pattern that lowers blood pressure without reducing weight. The DASH diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products; includes whole grains, poultry, fish, and nuts; and is reduced in red meat, sweets, and sugar-containing beverages.~Intervention Phase:~This intervention is a weekly, 12-week DASH dietary intervention. A dietitian will assist participants in ordering groceries in a pattern consistent with the DASH diet to be delivered to their homes. The quantity of groceries will be based on participant Calorie needs and family size.~Observation Phase:~For months 4-12 of the study, participants will be asked to continue following a DASH grocery shopping pattern without the provision of weekly groceries."

"Intervention Phase:~Participants will receive some basic information on healthy eating and a monthly stipend at 4, 8, and 12-weeks of the intervention.~Observation Phase:~For months 4-12 of the study, participants will be asked to follow their typical shopping pattern without the provision of a monthly stipend."