2. Blood Pressure can cause:
ā¢ Kidney Problems
ā¢ Stroke
ā¢ Heart failure
ā¢ Blindness
ā¢ Heart attack
Who is at risk?
ā¢ African Americans
ā¢ People over 55 and
has family history
4. Your Chances are Higher if You:
ā¢ Are overweight
ā¢ Eat too much salt
ā¢ Do not get regular
exercise
ā¢ Drink too much
alcohol
5. How Can I Control My Blood Pressure?
ā¢ Check your blood
Pressure
ā¢ Take all medications
every day
ā¢ Walk or exercise
regularly
ā¢ Eat healthy foods
ā¢ Lose weight or keep
a healthy weight
6. Eat Healthy
ā¢ Eat more fruit
ā¢ Vegetables
ā¢ Whole Grains
ā¢ Poultry
ā¢ Nuts
ā¢ Fish
ā¢ Low-Fat Dairy