If a middle-aged man has high blood pressure, has a sedentary lifestyle, is about 30 pounds overweight, eats mostly processed food, and drinks two alcoholic beverages most days, the most effective way for him to lower his blood pressure is to
a. reduce his sodium intake.
b. achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
c. participate in aerobic exercise every day.
d. abstain from drinking alcoholic beverages.
B
The most effective way for him to lower his high blood pressure would be to achieve and main-tain a healthy weight. Reducing sodium intake, participating in aerobic exercise every day, and abstaining from drinking alcoholic beverages would also help lower his blood pressure, but to a lesser extent.
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