Table.

Therapeutic Lifestyle Interventions in Hypertension

Modification	Recommendation
Reduce weight	Maintain normal body weight (BMI, 18.5–24.9 kg/m2)
Adopt DASH eating plan	Consume a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and low‐fat dairy products with a reduced content of saturated and total fat
Reduce dietary sodium	Reduce dietary sodium intake to no more than 2.4 g sodium or 6 g sodium chloride
Increase physical activity	Engage in regular aerobic physical activity, such as brisk walking, at least 30 minutes per day, most days of the week
Modify alcohol consumption	Limit alcohol consumption to no more than 2 drinks per day in most men and no more than 1 drink per day in most women
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; DASH, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. Adapted from Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure. 18