A reduction in sodium intake may also lower SBP significantly in individuals with resistant hypertension who are taking multiple antihypertensive (see Section 11.1). Reduced dietary sodium has been reported to augment the BP-lowering effects of RAS blocker therapy.S6.2-79 Maintenance of the lifestyle changes necessary to reduce sodium in- take is challenging,S6.2-2 S6.2-4,S6.2-12 but even a small decrement in sodium consumption is likely to be es- pecially in those whose BP is salt sensitive.S6.2-82 In the United States, most dietary sodium comes from addi- tions during food processing or during commercial food preparation at sit-down and fast-food restaurants.S6.2-83,S6.2-84 Person-specific and policy approaches can be used to reduce dietary sodium intake.S6.2-85,S6.2-86 Individuals can take action to reduce their dietary intake of sodium by choice of fresh foods, use of food labels to choose foods that are lower in sodium content, choice of foods with a no added sodium label, judicious use of condiments and sodium-infused foods, use of spices and low-sodium flavorings, careful ordering when eating out, control of food portion size, and avoiding or minimizing use of salt at the table. Dietary counseling by a nutrition- ist with expertise in behavior modification can be help- ful. A reduction in the amount of sodium added during food processing, as well as fast food and restaurant food preparation, has the potential to substantially reduce so- dium intake without the need for a conscious change in 4. 