A primary nutritional intervention for hypertension is
a. decreasing carbohydrates.
b. limiting salt.
c. increasing protein.
d. increasing fluids.
B
For hypertensive cardiac disease, sodium chloride restriction is recommended. Some individuals are more salt sensitive than others, and this salt sensitivity contributes to hypertension.
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