Table 1.

Inclusion and exclusion criteria for patients.

Inclusion Criteria	Exclusion Criteria
Age between 18 and 70 years	Individuals <18 years or >70 years of age
Men and women	Pregnant or breastfeeding women, or those intending to become pregnant
Hypertensive or non-hypertensive individuals	Diagnosis of other chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, renal failure, endocrine diseases, and previous and recent incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and stroke
Individuals who have been residents in Nigeria for the past 2 years	Individuals who have been residents in Nigeria for less than 2 years
Ability to read, write, and communicate over the phone in English	Individuals with dietary restrictions or with recent changes to their diet or food
Individuals who gave their consent to participate	Individuals who did not give their consent to participate or were currently enrolled in other studies