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HealthyU: High Blood Pressure

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By Erin Sweitzer

Story Published: Sep 29, 2009 at 10:30 AM EST

Story Updated: Sep 29, 2009 at 10:30 AM EST

Tuesday's HealthyU is all about high blood pressure: the risk factors, how to control it and what to do if you have it.

Victoria Burt of University Hospital is here with all the answers.

Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
Helps maintain adequtes amounts of minerals necessary for blood vessels

1. Grains 7 to 8 servings
2. Fruits and veggies 8 to 10 servings
3. Low fat dairy 2 to 3 servings
4. Less than 2 servings of lean meats
5. Nuts 4 to 5 times per week

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