Which of These Modifications Can Result in the Largest Reduction

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of these modifications can result in the largest reduction in systolic blood pressure? 

• A) Limiting alcohol consumption to no more than two drinks a day for men and no more than one drink a day for women 
• B) Consuming no more than 2300 mg sodium a day 
• C) Maintaining a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 
• D) Engaging in aerobic exercise for at least 40 minutes a day for most days of the week 
• E) Following the DASH eating plan

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