In hypertensive and nonhyperten- sive adults, the DASH diet has produced overall reduc- tions in SBP of approximately 11 mm Hg and 3 mm Hg, and the diet was especially effective When combined with weight lossS6.2-6 or a reduction in sodium intake,S6.2-5,S6.2-30 the effect size was substantially increased. Most of the clinical trial Table 15. Best Proven Nonpharmacological Interventions for Prevention and Treatment of Hypertension* Nonpharmacological Intervention Dose Approximate Impact on SBP Hypertension Normotension Reference Weight loss Weight/body fat Best goal is ideal body weight, but aim for at least a 1-kg reduction in body weight for most adults who are overweight. Expect about 1 mm Hg for every 1-kg reduction in body weight. Healthy diet DASH dietary pattern Consume a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products, with reduced content of saturated and total fat. Reduced intake of dietary sodium Dietary sodium Optimal goal is <1500 mg/d, but aim for at least a 1000-mg/d reduction in most adults. Enhanced intake of dietary potassium Dietary potassium Aim for 3500 5000 mg/d, preferably by consumption of a diet rich in potassium. Physical activity Aerobic 90 150 min/wk 65% 75% heart rate reserve Dynamic resistance 90 150 min/wk Isometric resistance 4 2 min (hand grip), 1 min rest between exercises, 30% 40% maximum voluntary contraction, 3 sessions/wk Moderation in alcohol intake Alcohol consumption In individuals who drink alcohol, reduce alcohol to: Men: 2 drinks daily Women: 1 drink daily Resources: Your Guide to Lowering Your Blood Pressure With DASH How Do I Make the DASH? Available at: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/resources/heart/ hbp-dash-how-to. Accessed September 15, 2017.S6.2-72 Top 10 Dash Diet Tips. Available at: http://dashdiet.org/dash_diet_tips.asp. Accessed September 15, 2017.S6.2-73 *Type, dose, and expected impact on BP in adults with a normal BP and with hypertension. 