Dietary management for Hypertension www.plus100years.comDietary management for Hypertension Hypertensioniselevatedbloodpressure.Thenormalsystolicpressureis120mm Hg and diastolic pressure is 80mm Hg. But during hypertension the pressure is increased to 160mm Hg/!mm Hg.Principleofdiet:"normalcalorie#normalprotein#comple$carbohydrates# low %at# low sodium# and high potassium diet should be provided.1. &% the patient is obese low calorie diet should be provided.2. "s they are prone to atherosclerosis it is advisable to avoid high inta'e o% %ats.(. )omple$ carbohydrates should be provided.*. +oderate restriction o% sodium reduces diastolic pressure by 6,10mm Hg and enhances blood pressure.!. " high potassium diet should be given because low levels o% it cause the body to retain sodium and water.Foods to be included: -rains#vegetables#%ruits.%ruitsandvegetablesaregoodsourceso%potassium/# s'immed mil'# lean meat# and certain %ish can be given.Foods to be avoided: 0alt in coo'ing or at the table# a1inomoto#ba'ing powder# preserved %oods such as pic'les#canned%oods#potatochips#papads#'etchup#sauce#ba'ed%oodssuchas biscuits# ca'es# peanut butter# %ro2en peas# shell %ish# and dry %ish# etc. Sample diet for HypertensionTimings Menu Quantity 3arly morning Tea1 cup Brea'%ast 4ul'a )hole curry )hic'oo %ruit 2 no.5s1 serving 1 no. +id morning Banana mil' sha'e1 glassTimings Menu QuantityTea time 6ruit custard2 cups7inner4ul'a 8ice )luster beans curry-ogu dhal0alad )urd 1 no.2 servings1 serving1 serving 1 serving1 cupBed time Butter mil'1 glass www.plus100years.com9ive 9ong Happily