Approximately 50% of the U

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Essay

Approximately 50% of the U.S. population is identified as having hypertension using the 2017 American Heart Association guideline for identifying hypertension. What is the recommended sodium level for adults who would benefit from lowering blood pressure? What diet do experts recommend for this group? List three characteristics of the diet.

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Definitions:

Antipsychotic Drugs

Medications designed to treat symptoms of psychosis, including hallucinations, delusions, and disturbed thoughts, commonly used in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Hallucinations

Perceptions in the absence of external stimuli, such as seeing or hearing things that aren't there.

Delusions

False beliefs held despite strong evidence against them, often due to a psychological disorder.

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

A psychiatric treatment involving electrically induced seizures to provide relief from mental disorders.