Table 6.
• Exercise/limit television and other sedentary activities (4–9 mmHg) |
• Weight reduction (smaller portions/exercise) (5–20 mmHg/10 kg weight loss) |
• Consume more fresh vegetables and fruits, low fat dairy products and low content of saturated fats (2–8 mmHg) |
• Reduce sodium intake (2–8 mmHg) |
• Avoid alcohol (2–4 mmHg) |
• Limit caffeine |
• Avoid tobacco (cigarettes/chewing) |
Note:
Obtained from adult studies.