Heart
Which organ is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body?
The Heart
What is the hormone responsible for regulating blood sugar levels?
Insulin
What does HIV stand for?
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
True or False: Regular physical activity is good for your heart health.
True
True or False: Diabetes is a condition related to blood sugar (glucose) levels.
True
Which type of cholesterol is considered “bad” cholesterol?
LDL
What are the two main types of diabetes?
Type 1 and Type 2
Which past of the immune system does HIV primarily attack?
CD4 (T-cells)
Which organ in the body produces insulin?
Pancreas
What does AIDS stand for?
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Which minerals are essential for maintaining a healthy heart rhythm?
Potassium and Sodium
What test measures average blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months?
A1C test (or HBA1c)
Which continent has the highest number of people living with HIV/AIDS?
Africa
What kind of medicine is used to control HIV and prevent it from progressing to AIDS?
Antiretroviral therapy (ART)
What common test measures the electrical activity of the heart?
EKG
The DASH diet is often recommended for heart health. What does “DASH” stand for?
Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
People with diabetes are at higher risk of complications in which body parts? Name at least two.
Eyes, Kidneys, nerves, heart, feet
In which year was the first case of HIV/AIDS officially recognized in the United States?
1981
What is the term for the fatty buildup that can clog arteries and lead to heart disease?
Plaque
What test is commonly used to detect HIV in the blood?
HIV antibody test or ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay)
What is the maximum recommended daily sodium intake (in mg) for most adults to maintain heart health?
2,300 mg (and ideally less than 1500 mg for most adults)
In what year was insulin first used to treat diabetes?
1922
What is the name of the drug approved in the U.S. for use as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent HIV infection?
Truvada
Which diet was developed specially to help manage blood sugar and heart health, often recommended for people with diabetes?
Mediterranean diet or DASH diet
Name one of the major types of cells, other than CD4, that can be infected by HIV.
Macrophages or dendritic cells