Heart health facts
This disease is the #1 killer of American Men and women
Heart
Deep breathing is one way you can manage this
stress
More than one serving of alcohol for women or two servings for men can __________ your risk of heart disease.
increase
Take all medication exactly as ___________
prescribed
Avoid breathing this in second-hand
smoke
This is when American Heart Month is celebrated
February
Having 7-9 hours of ______ daily keeps your mind and body functioning properly
Sleep
A heart healthy diet can include baked, steamed, boiled/broiled foods instead of foods that are battered and _______
Fried
Prevent or manage diabetes by keeping your blood ______ in healthy ranges.
sugar
True or false: Our culture can play a role in how we manage our health.
True
Calling _____ immediately for suspected heart attack or stroke can help prevent disability and death.
911
Using any forms of this, even vaping, raises the risk of heart disease
tobacco
Limit this kind of unhealthy fat found in cheese and red meat
saturated
Hypertension is another word for _______ blood pressure
High
True or false: Men and women can have different symptoms for heart attack?
True
Race, gender, age and family history are all examples of ________ risk factors.
non-modifiable
Keep this in a healthy range by moving more and being mindful about what you eat.
weight
_______ dense foods should be a large part of your eating plan.
Nutrient
When your cholesterol is checked the LDL, HDL and ____________ is measured
Triglycerides
Eating this twice a week can be a good source of essential omega-3 fatty acids
fish (salmon, maceral, sardines)
Having a heart disease risk assessment will help you _____ your risks, and how to lower them.
know or understand
A brisk walk for 30 minutes each day is one way to get this type of exercise. 150 minutes each week is the recommendation.
aerobic or cardio
Whole grains, fruits, and vegetables are great sources of this key nutrient.
fiber
You could be pre-hypertensive if your blood pressure is consistently over this reading
120/80
Consume less of this eating fewer processed foods, prepacked foods and flavoring your food with herbs and spices
sodium