| Intervention | Target | Approximate systolic BP reduction in hypertensive patients |
| Decrease dietary sodium | Daily sodium intake < 1500 mg/day | 5-6 mm Hg |
| DASH diet | Diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low in saturated and trans fats | 11 mm Hg |
| Weight loss | Ideal body weight | 1 mm Hg per kg reduction in body weight in overweight individuals |
| Aerobic exercises | SBP upto 3.2mm Hg |
Non-pharmacological measures should be implemented in any patient with
prehypertension
