Sodium reduction is recommended for adults with elevated BP or I A 4. Potassium supplementation, preferably in dietary modification, is recommended for adults with elevated BP or hypertension, unless contraindicated by the presence of CKD or use of drugs that reduce potassium I A 5. Increased physical activity with a structured exercise program is recommended for adults with elevated BP I A 6. Adult men and women with elevated BP or hypertension who currently consume alcohol should be advised to drink no more than 2 and 1 standard drinks* per day, *In the United States, 1 standard drink contains roughly 14 g of pure alcohol, which is typically found in 12 oz of regular beer (usually about 5% alcohol), 5 oz of wine (usually about 12% alcohol), and 1.5 oz of distilled spirits Synopsis Nonpharmacological interventions are effective in low- ering BP, with the most important interventions being the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop increased physical and a reduction in alcohol Various other nonpharmacological interventions have been reported to lower BP, but the extent and/or quality of the supporting clinical trial experience is less persuasive. 