The higher dietary energy-to-fiber ratio is associated with an increased risk of poor blood pressure control among patients with essential hypertension: a cross-sectional study (opens in new tab)

IntroductionDietary fiber (DF) and energy intake are two noted factors in the dietary management of hypertensive patients, which are associated with blood pressure (BP) control. We hypothesized that a higher energy-to-fiber ratio (EFR) is a stronger associated factor for BP control in the hypertensive population.MethodsSubjects from one comprehensive hospital and one community clinic in China were included in this cross-sectional study (n = 454). Dietary intake was measured by 2 non-consecuti...