This document provides guidelines on blood pressure categories, risk factors for hypertension, and lifestyle modifications to manage blood pressure. It defines normal and pre-hypertension blood pressure levels and stages of hypertension. Major risk factors include smoking, obesity, physical inactivity, high blood lipids, diabetes, and family history of cardiovascular disease. Recommended lifestyle modifications are weight reduction through diet and exercise, reducing sodium and alcohol intake, and engaging in regular physical activity. Tables provide information on body mass index categories, examples of healthy and risky blood lipid levels, calorie counts and health risks of different alcoholic drinks, and tips for safe exercise.