Improvments to heart health
What is the term that is used to describe an exercise that develops your heart
CARDIO
What is the purpose of the heart
Pump oxygenated blood throughout the body, including vital organs
What damages the heart: Smoking or Drinking
Both 😱
What substance often builds up in the arteries that can cause events like stroke and heart attack
Plaque
leading cause of death in the United States
Heart disease
Where can Omega-3 be found
Fish & Walnuts
What is the difference between Veins and Arteries?
Arteries - carry oxygenated blood AWAY from the heart
Veins - carry deoxygenated blood TOWARDS the heart
Foods high in ______ increase blood pressure
Sodium
What is it called when an artery is blocked that leads to your brain
STRokE
Men over what age are at higher risk for CVD?
45
What is the recommended amount of exercise in minutes per week
150-300 Minutes per Week
How many chambers does the heart have???
4
Which cholesterol is BAD for your heart health
(HDL) or (LDL)
LDL
What causes a Heart attack
An artery that sends blood to the heart is blocked
10%
Name 3 Good exercises for your heart
Jumprope, Running, swimming, dancing, cycling, ect
What is the largest artery in the body
Aorta
What is the GOOD type of cholesteral
HDL
The build-up of fatty plaque inside artery walls, narrowing them and restricting blood flow.
What is atherosclerosis
What percentage of adults have Coronary Artery Disease
Name 3 nutrients that are good for the heart
Mangesuim, C0Q10, Fiber, Omega-3, Vitamins B & D
What purpose do the coronary arteries serve????
delivers oxygen and nutrients to the heart
This medical condition, often called the "silent killer," puts an added burden on your heart and arteries when consistently elevated above 130/80 mmHg.
What is high blood pressure
This process involves electrical impulses that cause the heart to beat irregularly.
What is an arrhythmia?
Women over what age are at higher risk for CVD?
55