Hypertension TreatmentFor individuals with hypertension, evidence from clinical trials demonstrates that intensive dietary and physical activity behavioural counselling (i.e. median of 13 hours, over 12 months) can improve systolic (-2 to -4.5 mmHg) and diastolic (-1 to -3 mmHg) BP. Dietary interventions have generally incorporated behavioural counselling for weight loss delivered by a dietitian, nutritionist or other trained professional, utilizing individualized care plans,