Healthy Diet
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The amount of exercise you should get each day to prevent a stroke.
At least 30 minutes
True or False: 80% of strokes are preventable
TRUE. This is achievable through lifestyle changes and managing risk factors.
Name one way to avoid skin cancer
Answers may vary. Avoid excessive sun exposure, use sunscreen, check ABCDE for moles, etc.
Look for foods in the grocery store that are low in ______.
Sodium. Sodium (salt) encourages your body to retain fluid, which can increase the fluid volume of your blood and raise blood pressure.
How many glasses of water should you drink a day?
High blood pressure can double or even quadruple your stroke risk. Maintain a blood pressure of ____
What is 120/80?
Name one way to prevent an accidental injury
Answers may vary. Be cautious and careful.
What do a rainbow and a healthy diet have in common?
What is the suggested number of steps a person should take daily?
10,000 steps or about 5 miles
A very unhealthy habit that makes you twice as likely to die if you have a stroke.
What is SMOKING?
Name one way to prevent heart disease
Answers may vary. Maintain a healthy diet and weight, quit smoking, exercise regularly, etc.
Name one of the "Salty Six" foods that add the most sodium to our diets?
Bread, Pizza, Cold Cuts, Poultry, Soup, and Sandwiches
How many cups of fruit or vegetables should you eat each day?
4-5 cups
Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar - You should know your own _____.
Know your NUMBER (level, pattern).
Name one way to prevent a cold.
Answers may vary. Good hygiene, boost your immune system, avoid contact with sick individuals, get enough sleep, manage stress, eat a balanced diet, and consider getting a flu vaccine.
What parts of the grocery store contain the healthiest food?
The edges, because they have fresh food (Produce, Dairy, Meat, Seafood). Fresh food is better for you than processed food.
How often should you get your cholesterol level tested?
Every 5 years for normal risk people
Name one of the 2 leading causes of stroke
What is Atrial fib (Afib) and high blood pressure? High blood pressure is the number one treatable risk factor of a stroke.
Name one way to prevent dementia
Answers may vary. Physical activity, healthy diet, brain stimulation, social connections