Hypertension Nutrition Management
Introduction
Introduction
Table 1. Categories for Blood Pressure Levels in Adults Measured in Millimeters of Mercury (mmHg)
| Category | Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) | Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | <120 | And | <80 |
| Prehypertension | 120–139 | Or | 80–89 |
| High Blood Pressure | |||
| Stage 1 | 140–159 | Or | 90–99 |
| Stage 2 | ≥160 | Or | ≥100 |
Nutrition Intervention
...Nutrition Inter...
...: Effectiveness of Medical Nutrition Th...
...nd Frequency of MNT EncountersTo reduc...
...N: Vitamin DThe RDN should encourage adu...
...: Dietary PotassiumThe RDN should encourage adult...
...otassium SupplementsIf an adult with HTN is...
...CalciumThe RDN should encourage adults wi...
...: Calcium SupplementsIf an adult wit...
...Dietary MagnesiumThe RDN should encourage adults...
...SupplementsIf an adult with HTN is unable to meet...
...: SodiumThe RDN should counsel on reducing sodium...
...H DietThe RDN should counsel on a Dietary...
...SH Diet And Weight ReductionFor overweight or...
...ake In Moderate DrinkersIf an adult with HTN is...
...Alcohol Intake In Heavy DrinkersIf an...
...ical ActivityThe RDN should encoura...