Healthy Eating: Lowering Your Blood Pressure with DASH

EDIS ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Valerie Weyenberg ◽  
Karla P. Shelnutt ◽  
Linda Bobroff
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Major Revision

One eating plan that has been shown to prevent and reduce high blood pressure is DASH. This 3-page fact sheet is a major revision that discusses the DASH eating plan, its importance, foods included in the eating plan, and servings.

Living Well to Keep Your Pressure Down

EDIS ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda B. Bobroff
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Blood Vessels ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Living Well ◽  
Heart Work ◽  
Major Revision ◽  
Reduce Risk

High blood pressure, or hypertension, can cause serious health problems. It makes your heart work harder and can damage your blood vessels even if you feel okay. Everyone should have their blood pressure checked regularly. If you have certain risk factors, you are more likely to have high blood pressure. This 6-page fact sheet is a major revision that discusses risk factors and ways to reduce risk.

scholarly journals Healthy Living: Changing your lifestyle to improve your blood pressure

EDIS ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Karla P. Shelnutt ◽  
Linda B. Bobroff
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Healthy Living ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Major Revision ◽  
Dietary Choices

Most people know that high blood pressure can often be improved by making smart dietary choices and choosing foods lower in sodium. But did you know there are other ways to help control high blood pressure and even prevent it? This 4-page fact sheet is a major revision that discusses four lifestyle changes that can help you keep blood pressure down. Written by Karla P. Shelnutt and Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, revised February 2018.  http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1129

scholarly journals Living Well to Keep Your Pressure Down

EDIS ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 2008 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda B. Bobroff
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Living Well ◽  
Lifestyle Practices

Revised! FCS-8690, a 6-page fact sheet by Linda B. Bobroff, describes risk factors for hypertension (high blood pressure) and lifestyle practices that help keep blood pressure within a healthy range. Includes additional sources of information. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2008. FCS8690/FY305: Living Well to Keep Your Pressure Down (ufl.edu)

scholarly journals Perception of Healthy Eating among Romanian Adults

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 77-86
Author(s):  
Oana-Cristina Cînpeanu ◽  
Monica Tarcea ◽  
Paul Cojan ◽  
Daniel Iorga ◽  
Peter Olah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Scientific Information ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
General Direction ◽  
Salt Consumption

Abstract Background: Totaling about 60% of all causes of death, chronic illnesses are the main cause of global mortality. Unhealthy behaviors, such as unbalanced eating or insufficient physical activity, can trigger metabolic changes, manifested by hypertension, high blood sugar, hyperlipidemia, obesity. These changes are grouped into the category of metabolic risk factors. Over time, these factors can cause cardiovascular diseases associated with a high mortality rate. Aim of the study: To evaluate the perception of healthy eating in a Romanian population. Material and methods: We applied a validated online questionnaire aimed to investigate people’s attitude towards diet and their motivation regarding food consumption in ten countries, based on an international project. For the present paper, we evaluated a Romanian sample of 821 adult respondents. Results: Most of the subjects (82.82%) were from an urban area, and 68.94% were women. Regarding the prevalence of chronic diseases, 3.53% of participants had cardiovascular disease, 6.69% had high cholesterol levels, 7.18% were obese, and 6.57% were suffering from high blood pressure. Significant correlations have been identified between calorie count, excessive sugar and salt consumption, gender variables, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and high blood pressure. Also, tradition is very important in relation to eating behaviors, being highly correlated with obesity. The general direction of answers was correct, even if half of the questionnaire items were formulated in a ‘negative’ way, and disagreement is needed for a consistent response with a correct perception of healthy diets. The overall perception of healthy eating was consistent with scientific information in the field. Conclusion: Women are generally better informed than men regarding healthy eating. Also, there is a possible conflict between traditional food-related cultural values and modern nutritional guidelines based on scientific information.

scholarly journals Living Well to Keep Your Pressure Down

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2002 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda B. Bobroff
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Living Well ◽  
Agricultural Sciences

This document is FCS8690, one of a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Gainesville, FL 32611. Adapted from the NHLBI/NIH fact sheet “Facts About How to Prevent High Blood Pressure.” Publication: July 2002. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy305

scholarly journals Healthy Living: Monitoring Your Blood Pressure at Home

EDIS ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda B. Bobroff
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Healthy Living ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Measure Blood Pressure ◽  
At Home

This fact sheet describes how to measure blood pressure in the home, and new blood pressure classifications for normal, elevated, and high blood pressure. A blood pressure log is included for keeping track of blood pressure readings on paper.

scholarly journals High Blood Pressure: What You Need to Know

EDIS ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 2008 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda B. Bobroff
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Fact Sheet

Revised! FCS-8638, a 4-page handout adapted from the NHLBI/NIH fact sheet by Linda B. Bobroff, explains the currently known elements of High Blood Pressure–a condition that affects about one in every three American adults, yet often has no symptoms. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2008.

scholarly journals Living Well to Keep Your Pressure Down

EDIS ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda B. Bobroff
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Blood Vessels ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Living Well ◽  
Heart Work

High blood pressure, or hypertension, can cause serious health problems. It makes your heart work harder and can damage your blood vessels even if you feel okay. Everyone should have their blood pressure checked regularly. If you have certain risk factors, you are more likely to have high blood pressure. Follow these recommendations to help reduce your risk for high blood pressure. This 6-page fact sheet was written by Linda B. Bobroff and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, January 2013. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy305

scholarly journals Healthy Living: High Blood Pressure

EDIS ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda B. Bobroff ◽  
Leigh Ann Martin
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Blood Vessels ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Healthy Living ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Increased Pressure

High blood pressure is increased pressure of blood inside the blood vessels. Too much pressure causes more work for the heart. Another name for high blood pressure is hypertension. About one in three American adults has hypertension and about half of them do not know they have this health problem. This 2-page fact sheet was written by Linda B. Bobroff and Leigh Ann Martin and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, September 2013. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy684

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