Which of these modifications can result in the largest reduction in systolic blood pressure?
A) Limiting alcohol consumption to no more than two drinks a day for men and no more than one drink a day for women
B) Consuming no more than 2300 mg sodium a day
C) Maintaining a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9
D) Engaging in aerobic exercise for at least 40 minutes a day for most days of the week
E) Following the DASH eating plan

Question

Which of these modifications can result in the largest reduction in systolic blood pressure? 
A) Limiting alcohol consumption to no more than two drinks a day for men and no more than one drink a day for women 
B) Consuming no more than 2300 mg sodium a day 
C) Maintaining a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 
D) Engaging in aerobic exercise for at least 40 minutes a day for most days of the week 
E) Following the DASH eating plan

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Maintaining a healthy BMI has the most significant impact on reducing systolic blood pressure compared to other lifestyle modifications.

Which of These Modifications Can Result in the Largest Reduction