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Hypertension is a medical condition in which blood pressure is chronically elevated. According to WHO World Health Report 2002, there are approximately 600 million people suffering from hypertension in the world. It causes an estimated 50 millions premature deaths and 13% of global fatalities worldwide. This study aimed to assess the dietary habits, body mass index and blood pressure among hypertensive clients residing at Muthialpet, Puducherry, INDIA. Methods: Cross-sectional Survey design was used among 30 hypertensive patients (patients with a confirmed diagnosis of hypertension for at least six months or with current blood pressure ? 140/90 mmHg). Data were collected using Semi structured Questionnaire consists of Demographic variables, BMI Assessment, Dietary habit during the past month. Results: With regard to the assumption of this study, a statistically significant relationship was found between Fatty foods consumption, Fruits, Vegetable, Salty foods and Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP). BMI has not found statistically significant relationship with either Systolic or Diastolic Blood pressure at p<0.05. Conclusion : Lifestyle related risk factors such as consumption of unhealthy diets were evident of increase in Systolic Blood Pressure and Diastolic Blood Pressure of hypertensive patients.