Question: What is the most effective nonpharmacologic intervention for lowering blood pressure?
Question
What is the most effective nonpharmacologic intervention for lowering blood pressure?
A. Salt restriction
B. Aerobic exercise
C. Isometric training
D. Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet
Answer:
While salt restriction, aerobic exercise, and isometric training all lower blood pressure, the DASH diet has the strongest and most consistent evidence for overall BP reduction. So the correct answer is :
D. Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet