| 1. Getting started and blood pressure overview |
Introduction to the program
Education about blood pressure and hypertension
Discussion of symptoms and complications for uncontrolled hypertension
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| 2. A low-sodium diet and digital self-monitoring |
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| 3. Gradual dietary sodium reduction |
Education about the rationale for gradual adaptation strategy, physical gradual adaptation process in taste buds, and psychological adaptation process
Setting up weekly goals in gradual adaptation
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| 4. Strategies to overcome barriers to adhere to a low-sodium diet |
Education about individual’s barriers to adhere to a low-sodium diet including cooking, eating out at restaurants, grocery shopping, salt substitutes or seasonings, fast food choice, and menu development
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| 5. Food labels and sodium |
Education about reading food labels and nutrition facts
Facts about salt and sodium, and tips for how to lead a low-sodium life
Revisiting the gradual sodium reduction goal
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| 6. Serving sizes and portion control |
Discussion about serving sizes, portion control, and the plate method
Reviewing the gradual sodium reduction goal
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| 7. Meal planning, shopping, and eating out |
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| 8. Planning for lasting change |
Review of overall program content
Discussion of what worked with a low-sodium diet adherence
Planning for lasting change activity
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