Chart 1.1. – Main interventions that prevent hypertension.

Modality	NP Intervention	Dose	Difference in SBP measured
Weight control	Body weight/fat	Reach ideal weight. Expected decrease of 1mm Hg per kg of body weight lost	- 2/3 mm Hg
Healthy diet	DASH diet	Diet rich in fruits, vegetables, grain, and low fat content Reduction in saturated and trans fats	- 3 mm Hg
Lower sodium intake	Sodium intake	Ideal < 2 g or at least 1.0 g/day less	- 2/3 mm Hg
Increased potassium intake	Potassium intake	3.5 to 5,0 g/day in a potassium-rich diet	- 2 mm Hg
Physical activity	Aerobic	150 min/week	- 5/7 mmHg
	Dynamic resistance	8 to 10 exercises for the major muscle groups, 1 to 3 sets, 50 to 80% of 1 RM
	Isometric resistance	Unilateral handgrip exercise or 1 leg, 4 sets, 2 min isometric contraction, 30% of maximum voluntary contraction (MVC), 2-3 min break between sets	- 4/5 mm Hg
Alcohol intake	Alcohol consumption	For alcohol drinkers Men ≤ 2 drinks Women ≤ 1 drink	- 4/5 mm Hg

 mm Hg: millimeters of mercury; NP: nonpharmacological; RM: repetition maximum; SBP: systolic blood pressure. Source: Adapted from Carey et al., 2018. ⁶