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Dietary Management For Hypertension

Introduction

Dietary factors related to blood pressure

• Salt / sodium
• Body weight

Salt / Sodium

Excessive salt will increase your blood pressure.

Do no take more than 6 gram of salt per day (equivalent to 2 grams of Sodium or 1 teaspoon per day).

Different food contain different amount of salt. Refer table

Body Weight

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