BLOOD PRESSURE 2 Types of Blood Pressure -Systolic Blood Pressure -Diastolic Blood Pressure 120 80 How is Blood Pressure

Taken?
- There are also small electronic machines that can take your blood pressure. They are good for people who have to continuously monitor their blood pressure

Tips While Taking Blood Pressure

- Make sure you are relaxed, dont take after activity. - Make sure the arm cuff is about an inch above the elbow. - There should be a marking on the arm cuff that should be placed toward the inside of the arm. - Should not over pump as it will close off the artery - Best to take reading on the left arm as it is close to the heart - Keep the arm level with the heart

- Try not to eat anything right before the blood pressure reading

Normal Blood Pressure

Adult = 120/80 Adolescent = 115/70 Child = 100/60

Preventing High Blood Pressure

- Maintain ideal body weight - Increase aerobic exercise - Reduce sodium intake - Increase potassium intake (from fruit) - Reduce smoking - Reduce alcohol intake - Reduce stress - Be aware of your genetics