American journal of preventive medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Cluster Randomized Trial for Hypertension Control: Effect on Lifestyles and Body Weight.
Lifestyle modification, such as healthy diet habits, regular physical activity, and maintaining a normal body weight, must be prescribed to all hypertensive individuals. This study aims to test whether a multicomponent intervention is effective in improving lifestyle and body weight among low-income families. ⋯ The multicomponent intervention was effective for increasing fruit and vegetable intake and physical activity with no effect on alcohol consumption, smoking, addition of salt, or body weight among low-income families in Argentina.