Blood Pressure Basics
Another name for blood pressure is
Hypertension
Cooking at home is one of the most effective ways to reduce sodium intake
True
A shorter name for the "Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension" plan is..
The DASH Diet
Hypertension is called "the silent killer" because there are usually no..
Symptoms
A blood pressure of 120/80 is considered a perfect number.
False
Majority of our sodium intake comes from...
Processed and restaurant foods
This sleep-related condition is a risk factor for hypertension
What is sleep apnea?
High blood pressure affects all races and ethnicities to the same extent
False
An item with <140 mg of sodium per serving is considered a..
Low sodium food
One long-term consequence of high blood pressure is...
Multiple answers allowed:
Stroke, heart disease, organ damage, kidney disease, poor cognitive function, heart attack
A higher percentage of women have high blood pressure compared to men
False
The standard DASH limit for sodium intake is...
<2300 mg daily