Hypertension

HTN: Major Recommendations (2008)

Hypertension Evidence-Based Nutrition Practice Guideline

Below, you will find a list of the Hypertension Recommendations, organized according to the stage of the Nutrition Care Process and by topic. To see the Recommendation Summary, just click on the Recommendation title. 

Also view the Executive Summary of Recommendations or print the 2008 guideline in PDF format.

Hypertension (HTN) Major Recommendations

Hypertension (HTN): Classification of Blood Pressure

Nutrition Assessment

Hypertension (HTN): Food/Nutrient-Medication Interaction

Nutrition Intervention

Hypertension (HTN): DASH Dietary Pattern
Hypertension (HTN): Physical Activity
Hypertension (HTN): Dietary Sodium
Hypertension (HTN): Weight Management
Hypertension (HTN): Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Hypertension (HTN): Dietary Protein
Hypertension (HTN): Soluble Fiber
Hypertension (HTN): Dietary Potassium
Hypertension (HTN): Vitamins
Hypertension (HTN): Dietary Magnesium
Hypertension (HTN): Calcium
Hypertension (HTN): Fruits and Vegetables
Hypertension (HTN): Soy Foods
Hypertension (HTN): Garlic
Hypertension (HTN): Cocoa and Chocolate
Hypertension (HTN): Caffeine
Hypertension (HTN): Alcohol Consumption
Hypertension (HTN): Management of Blood Pressure

Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation

Hypertension (HTN): Goals of Therapy