All of These Lifestyle Modifications Can Help in the Treatment

question 50

Multiple Choice

All of these lifestyle modifications can help in the treatment of hypertension EXCEPT:

• A)reducing weight, if overweight.
• B)reducing sodium intake.
• C)increasing calcium intake.
• D)restricting fluid intake.
• E)reducing alcohol consumption to one drink per day.

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

A variable in an experiment that is manipulated to observe its effects on a dependent variable.

Internal Validity

The extent to which a study provides evidence that a causal relationship exists between the variables it examines, free from confounding factors.

Random Assignment

Use of a random "chance" procedure (such as a random number generator or coin toss) to determine the condition in which an individual will participate.

Confounding Variable

A factor other than the independent variable that might produce an effect in an experiment, leading to inaccurate results if not controlled.