1st Edition

Nutrition, Lifestyle Factors, and Blood Pressure

Edited By Pao-Hwa Lin, Laura P. Svetkey Copyright 2012
296 Pages 50 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

296 Pages 50 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

296 Pages
by CRC Press

Even though enormous advancements have been made in identifying evidence-based lifestyle strategies for hypertension prevention and management, little progress has been made in implementing these proven strategies. Nutrition, Lifestyle Factors, and Blood Pressure compiles practical, science-based information for health care providers to provide effective lifestyle interventions for blood... Read more

Evidence on Lifestyle Factors and Blood Pressure
Overview
Macronutrients, Dietary patterns and Blood Pressure
Effects of Minerals, Antioxidants, and Micronutrients on Blood Pressure
Sodium and Blood Pressure
Body Weight and Blood Pressure
Physical Activity and Blood Pressure Control 

Implementation of Lifestsyle Intervention for Blood Pressure Control
Motivational Interviewing in Hypertension Management
Self-Management and Hypertension
Implementing Behavioral Change for Blood Pressure Control at the Provider Level 

Special Considerations
Lifestyle Interventions for Blood Pressure Control in Children and Adolescents
Lifestyle, Nutrition, and Hypertensive Disorders during Pregnancy
Lifestyle Treatment of Hypertension in Patients with Type II Diabetes
Lifestyle and Blood Pressure Control in Ethnic and Racial minorities
Biologic Factors that Influence Blood Pressure Response to Lifestyle Modifications
Putting it All Together: Practical Tools
Practical Application

Biography

Pao-Hwa Lin, Laura P. Svetkey