Maintain a healthy weight to help control blood pressure

Citations

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Author: Robin Parks, MSLast Updated: April 24, 2007
Medical Review: Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
Robert A. Kloner, MD, PhD - Cardiology
Ruth Schneider, MPH, RD - Diet and Nutrition

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