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
...trition Intervention...
...N: Effectiveness of Medical Nutrition T...
...tion and Frequency of MNT EncountersTo r...
...The RDN should encourage adults with HT...
...PotassiumThe RDN should encourage a...
...tassium SupplementsIf an adult with H...
...y CalciumThe RDN should encourage adults...
...ium SupplementsIf an adult with HTN is unable...
HTN: Dietary MagnesiumThe RDN should e...
...sium SupplementsIf an adult with HTN is una...
...The RDN should counsel on reducing sodium...
...TN: DASH DietThe RDN should counsel on...
...nd Weight ReductionFor overweight or obese adul...
...ake In Moderate DrinkersIf an adult...
...TN: Alcohol Intake In Heavy DrinkersIf an...
HTN: Physical ActivityThe RDN should encourage adu...