RISK FACTORS
What is a common risk factor for heart disease prevalent among Black Americans?
What is high blood pressure?
What nutrient is essential for maintaining a regular heartbeat and is often deficient in diets of Black Americans?
What is potassium?
How many minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise are recommended per week for adults
What is 150 minutes?
What is the term for a condition disproportionately affecting Black Americans, characterized by irregular heart rhythms?
What is arrhythmia?
What is a cultural practice among Black Americans that can contribute to social support and stress reduction, benefiting heart health?
What is community or family support?
What is the leading cause of death among Black Americans?
What is heart disease?
What fruit is rich in antioxidants and beneficial for heart health?
What is watermelon?
What type of exercise can help lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels?
What is aerobic exercise?
What is a condition more prevalent among Black Americans, characterized by the heart's inability to pump blood effectively?
What is heart failure?
What is the recommended daily limit for added sugars?
What is 25-30 grams?
What is a socioeconomic factor that contributes to heart health disparities?
What is socioeconomic status?
What is a traditional African or African American food that can be part of a heart-healthy diet?
What is collard greens or okra?
What is the term for strength training exercises that build muscle mass?
What are resistance exercises?
What is a condition associated with obesity and insulin resistance that disproportionately affects Black Americans?
What is type 2 diabetes?
What is a recommendation for reducing heart disease risk among Black Americans by adopting a traditional African or African American diet?
What is a traditional African or African American diet?
What is a condition disproportionately affecting Black Americans, characterized by high blood pressure and high cholesterol?
What is metabolic syndrome?
What is a cooking method commonly used in soul food that may increase heart disease risk?
What is frying or deep frying?
What is the recommended amount of exercise for children and adolescents?
What is 60 minutes per day?
What is a heart condition that is often diagnosed later and treated less aggressively in Black patients?
What is late diagnosis or treatment disparities?
What is the main benefit of quitting smoking for heart health?
What is reduced risk of heart disease?
What is a risk factor for heart disease exacerbated by racial discrimination and stress?
What is racism or discrimination?
What is a nutrient found in many processed foods that can contribute to heart disease among Black Americans?
What is added sugars?
What is the main benefit of regular physical activity for heart health?
What is improved circulation?
What is a term for the clustering of multiple risk factors that increase heart disease risk among Black Americans?
What is metabolic syndrome?
What is the recommended number of servings of fruits and vegetables per day?
What is 5 servings?