Which of these modifications can result in the largest reduction in systolic blood pressure?
a. Limiting alcohol consumption to no more than two drinks a day for men and no more than one drink a day for women
b. Consuming no more than 2300 mg sodium a day
c. Maintaining a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9
d. Engaging in aerobic exercise for at least 40 minutes a day for most days of the week
e. Following the DASH eating plan
Answer: C
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