High Blood Pressure

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Nutrition for Children


An increasing number of children are diagnosed with high blood pressure (hypertension). Obesity/overweight, eating an unhealthy diet, and living a sedentary lifestyle increase the risk for high blood pressure. Heart or kidney diseases can also cause hypertension in children.


Under the direction of a qualified health care provider, children who have high blood pressure may benefit from regular exercise and dietary changes, including the following:

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