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DIET
WHAT IS
HYPERTENTION
Hypertension or high blood pressure
is a disorder of the circulatory
system that causes a rise in blood
pressure above normal, namely
>140/90 mmHg.
HYPERTENTION
DIET
The hypertension diet is a diet for people with hypertension
aimed at helping lower blood pressure and maintain blood
pressure to normal.
Diet Goals
1. Helps lower blood pressure
2. Helps eliminate fluid accumulation in the body or
edema or obesity
3. Lower risk factors such as high levels of fat and
cholesterol
DIETARY REQUIREMENTS