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Treatment
Nonpharmacological Interventions
COR LOE
Recommendations
I A Weight loss is recommended to reduce BP in adults with elevated
BP or hypertension who are overweight or obese.
I A A heart-healthy diet, such as the DASH (Dietary Approaches
to Stop Hypertension) diet, that facilitates achieving a desirable
weight is recommended for adults with elevated BP or
hypertension.
I A Sodium reduction is recommended for adults with elevated BP or
hypertension.
I A Potassium supplementation, preferably in dietary modification, is
recommended for adults with elevated BP or hypertension, unless
contraindicated by the presence of CKD or use of drugs that
reduce potassium.
I A Increased physical activity with a structured exercise program is
recommended for adults with elevated BP or hypertension.
I A Adult men and women with elevated BP or hypertension who
currently consume alcohol should be advised to drink no more
than 2 and 1 standard drinks
a
per day, respectively.
a
In the United States, one "standard" drink contains roughly 14 g of pure alcohol, which is
typically found in 12 oz of regular beer (usually about 5% alcohol), 5 oz of wine (usually
about 12% alcohol), and 1.5 oz of distilled spirits (usually about 40% alcohol).
