Community Hospital Offers DASH Diet Class

New Port Richey, Florida (February 23, 2010) – Community Hospital is offering a community education class called Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH). The next class will be held March 23 at 10 am. Classes are conducted by Allison Pernecky, Registered Dietitian on the fourth Tuesday of every other month at 5637 Marine Parkway, New Port Richey, Florida 34652.

The class will present information which can help participants control blood pressure, and includes a special focus on diet and meal planning.  Participants will learn how to:

• Understand the facts about high blood pressure
• Discover how to get control of their blood pressure OR prevent the development of high blood pressure
• Discuss eating plans to reduce sodium intake
• Review recipes to help cook up to a week of tasty, heart healthy meals

Seating is limited and reservations are required. For more information and for reservations call 727-834-5630.