Discuss the role of fat, electrolytes and fibre in the nutritional management of hypertension.
scular disease. Hypertension can occur at any age, and the risk rises as one continues to age.
Blood pressure is the force exerted on artery walls from blood flowing through the body. A blood pressure reading provides two measures, systolic pressure and diastolic pressure, which are expressed as millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). Systolic pressure is measured as the heart pumps. Diastolic pressure is measured between beats, as blood flows back into the heart.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, has no symptoms, and is often called the “silent killer” because it can go undetected for years until a fatal heart attack or stroke occurs. Untreated hypertension causes damage to blood vessels over time. This can lead to other health complications such as stroke, kidney failure, impaired vision, heart attack, or heart failure. Blood pressure levels should be closely monitored and checked regularly.
Low sodium diet—A decrease in sodium (a major component of salt) is associated with a decrease in blood pressure. The current Dietary Guidelines recommend consuming no more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium per
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