Nutrition, Lifestyle Factors, and Blood Pressure

This book covers measures to prevent health conditions and diseases that are associated with high blood pressure. The first section provides a comprehensive review of diet, nutrition, lifestyle, and blood pressure control. It also summarizes clinical recommendations for practitioners. The second section focuses on implementation of strategies to promote behavioral changes for blood pressure control. The third section addresses key subgroup populations and situations that require special considerations. Case studies demonstrate how lifestyle factors can be changed to control blood pressure. The final section addresses practical application and presents simple tools for practitioners.