The Dietary Approaches to prevent Hypertension (DASH) diet must be high
in fiber but increasing fiber alone will not prevent hypertension from
developing. The patient's alcohol intake will not increase the hypertension
risk. Recommending for prevention hypertension include exercising aerobically
for 30 minutes most days of the week. A weight that is 5 pounds over the ideal
body weight is not a risk factor for hypertension.
