Guidelines for Preventing and Treating High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

Guidelines for Preventing and Treating High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
The American Heart Association’s 2006 guidelines recommend that people should:
Maintain a healthy weight
Exercise at least 30 minutes a day
Reduce salt intake
Increase potassium intake
Limit alcohol consumption
Choose a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy foods. Avoid foods that are high in saturated fat, total fat, and cholesterol. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet offers these healthy choices