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 Interv...
...ffectiveness of Medical Nutrition Therapy (...
...and Frequency of MNT EncountersTo redu...
...TN: Vitamin DThe RDN should encoura...
...ietary PotassiumThe RDN should enc...
...N: Potassium SupplementsIf an adult with HTN is...
HTN: Dietary CalciumThe RDN should e...
...lcium SupplementsIf an adult with HTN is unable t...
...Dietary MagnesiumThe RDN should encou...
...ium SupplementsIf an adult with HTN i...
...iumThe RDN should counsel on reducing sodium inta...
...etThe RDN should counsel on a Dietary Approach...
...TN: DASH Diet And Weight ReductionFor overweight...
...cohol Intake In Moderate DrinkersIf an...
...take In Heavy DrinkersIf an adult...
...ctivityThe RDN should encourage adults wi...