The document discusses hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, and the effects of diet and exercise in managing it. It defines hypertension as a blood pressure reading of 140/90 or higher on three consecutive measurements. It then outlines the negative health effects of uncontrolled hypertension, including heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, blindness and more. The document recommends limiting sodium and increasing potassium intake through diet. It also suggests consuming foods high in omega-3 fatty acids. For exercise, it advises warming up and doing low-impact aerobic activities like walking, cycling or swimming for 20-30 minutes at least 4 times per week, as well as yoga and resistance training. The conclusion states that dietary changes and regular endurance exercise can help

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EFFECT OF DIET&
EXERCISE ON
HYPERTENSION

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3. .
INTRODUCTION
Hypertension or high blood pressure is defined as a
reading of 140/90 on three consecutive
measurements at least 6 hours apart.
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4. EFFECTS OF
HYPERTENSION
1. Heart attack, heart failure
2. Brain-stroke,internal bleeding
3. Kidneys-renal failure
4. Eyes-blindness
5. Peripheral blood vessels-claudication,tissue
death.
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5. Limit the sodium in the diet.(2,400milligrams daily).
Potassium supplements(2-4gms)moderately decrease
blood pressure.
Foods high in omega-3 fatty acids have positive
effects.
DIET AND
HYPERTENSION
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6. Warm up for 5-10 minutes.
Do yoga exercises for hypertension-asana, surya
namaskar etc.
Maintain exercise intensity below 80%mhr.
A duration of 20-30 minutes of exercise is
recommended.
Exercise at least four times per week.
EXERCISE AND
HYPERTENSION
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7. RECOMMENDED CARDIO VASCULAR EXERCISES
 Brisk Walking (5 – 7 Km/h),
 Bicycling (60 Km/h or less)
 Swimming
 Canoeing
 Rope – jumping
 Low or High impact aerobics
 Gardening
 Dancing
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8. TIPS
 Use stairs instead of elevators
 Get off the bus one or two stops early and walk
the rest of the stretch
 Park the car at the far end of the parking
 find someone to exercise with – it will help you
stay motivated
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9. CONCLUSION
 DIETARY CHANGES CAN HELP LOWER BLOOD
PRESSURE AND REDUCE THE RISK FOR HEART
DISEASES, HEART ATTACK AND STROKE.
 EXERCISE PROGRAMS THAT INVOLVED
ENDURANCE ACTIVITES, SUCH AS WALKING,
JOGGING, RUNNING, OR CYCLING, COUPLED
WITH RESISTANCE TRAINING HELP TO PREVENT
THE DEVELOPMENT OF HYPERTENSION AND
LOWER BP IN ADULTS.
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10. BIBLIOGRAPHY
1. James S.M. Effect of Diet and Exercise on
Hypertension.
Nurses of India, 2008 oct.;10:10 – 13
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3. WWW.positivearticles.com
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12. Thank You
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