<prompt> Answer this question truthfullyWhat is the main strategy for preventing hypertensive nephropathy?  <response>: <reason> Effective measures for reducing blood pressure as primary prevention of Hypertensive nephropathy include: Lifestyle modification Weight reduction DASH diet sodium intake restriction Increase physical activity Pharmacological therapy for hypertension Among medications for controlling BP, Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone RAAS blockers such as ACEI or ARB play a significant role in preventing progression to ESRD by reducing proteinuria in hypertensive patients. According to 2017 guidelines, the goal of BP is 13080 mmHg for patients with hypertension and CKD regardless of proteinuria. 