Blood Pressure
Stand up if you have taken your blood pressure in the last month.
100 points for these groups!
True or False: Sodium/Salt decreases your blood pressure.
FALSE!
The heart pumps blood from the heart to ______.
Every part of the body!
True or False: You should check your blood pressure at the same time every day.
Name 2 ways exercise benefits the heart.
-Improves heart/lung capacity
-Reduces heart disease/heart attack risk
-Strengthens heart muscles
-Lowers BP
-Raises HDL
-Reduces risk of overweight/obesity
-Helps manage blood sugar
-Improve mental health
-Reduces inflammation in the body
Name 2 common warning signs of a heart attack.
-Pain or discomfort in chest
-Lightheadedness, nausea, or vomiting
-Jaw/neck/back pain
-Discomfort or pain in arm or shoulder -Shortness of breath
The medical term for high blood pressure is this.
Hypertension
Name 3 heart healthy foods.
-Vegetables
-Nuts/seeds
-Beans/Lentils/Legumes
-Fruits
-Whole Grains
-Fat free dairy
-Eggs
-Lean meats
-Salmon/Trout
Each day, the average heart beats ___ times.
A) 1,000
B) 10,000
C) 100,000
D) 1,000,000
C) 100,000
What blood pressure reading is considered normal?
-LOWER than 120/80
-Dangerous Reading: Higher than 180 and/or higher than 120 (180/120)
How many minutes of moderate physical activity is recommended for adults per week?
150 minutes (30 minutes/5 days a week)
Heart disease cost the United States about _____ per year.
A) 200 billion dollars
B) 240 billion dollars
C) 280 billion dollars
D) 320 billion dollars
B) 240 billion dollars (This includes the cost of health care services, medicines, and lost productivity due to death)
What is the most common symptom of high blood pressure.
Nothing! High blood pressure is a largely symptomless “silent killer.” If you ignore your blood pressure because you think a certain symptom or sign will alert you to the problem, you are taking a dangerous chance with your life.
Besides exercise and nutrition, name 2 other lifestyle habits that can prevent a heart attack/heart disease.
-Quit Smoking
-Reduce stress
-Limit alcohol
-Manage sugar/diabetes
When left untreated, this can increase the odds of having high BP, heart attack, stroke, or congestive heart failure.
Sleep apnea