Summary of lifestyle interventions in hypertensive adults

➪ Practice Point:

• Sodium Intake – Target 65-100  mmol/day
• Weight – Target BMI <25 kg/m2
• Waist  Circumference – Target <102 cm for men; <88 cm for women
• Alcohol  Consumption – Target less or equal to 2 drinks/day
• Dietary Patterns – Follow  the  DASH diet
• Smoking – Target smoking cessation and a smoke-free environment