Is the DASH diet effective for overweight and obesity?

    Researchedby:
    Kamal Patel
    Last Updated: October 13, 2024

    For people with overweight and obesity, the dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH) diet can be used as a weight loss strategy. When adhered to, the DASH diet has been shown to reduce body weight, body mass index (BMI), and waist circumference.[1][2][3]