The Pressure is Rising
Plumbing
Symptoms/Risk Factors
Move More
Eat Well
100
The force of blood as it pushes against arterial walls
What is Blood Pressure?
100
A naturally occurring, waxy, fat like substance required for the body to function normally.
What is Cholesterol?
100
The #1 killer in the US of both men and women of all ages.
What is Heart Disease?
100
This type of physical activity trains the heart to pump blood more efficiently and may help to increase HDL “good” cholesterol.
What is Aerobic Exercise (Cardiovascular Exercise)?
100
Low saturated fat, low cholesterol, (Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes), eating regimen.
What is the TLC diet?
200
This condition is known as “The Silent Killer”
What is Hypertension?
200
“Bad” cholesterol?
What is LDL Cholesterol?
200
Chest pain, shortness of breath, jaw pain, nausea, and sweating are all symptoms
What is a "potential" Heart Attack?
200
2.5 hours of moderate intensity exercise per week or 1.25 hours of vigorous intensity exercise per week.
What is (are) the guidelines for weekly exercise?
200
25 – 35 grams
What is the recommended daily fiber intake?
300
Eating style developed to help lower blood pressure.
What is the DASH diet?
300
≥ 40 mg/dl for men and ≥ 50 mg/dl for women
What is the recommended minimum of HDL Cholesterol?
300
Left untreated can increase the odds of having high BP, heart attack, stroke, or CHF.
What is Sleep Apnea?
300
A mind-body practice that combines physical poses, controlled breathing, and meditation or relaxation.
What is Yoga?
300
This heart healthy fat is found in fatty fish (salmon, mackerel, herring, trout, and sardines).
What are Omega 3 fatty acids (polyunsaturated fat)?
400
Less than 1500 mg per day.
What is the recommended daily intake of sodium?
400
Narrowing of coronary arteries due to fatty build ups of plaque
What is Atherosclerosis?
400
This preventable disease increases your risk of having a heart attack or stroke.
What is Type 2 Diabetes?
400
Name 3 positive coping mechanisms that help reduce stress.
What are Listening to music; Playing with a pet; Laughing or crying; Going out with a friend; Taking a bath or shower; writing, painting, or other creative activity; Praying or going to church; Exercising or getting outdoors to enjoy nature; Discussing situations with a spouse or close friend; Gardening or making home repairs; Practicing deep breathing, meditation, or muscle relaxation?
400
Also known as omega-9 fatty acids; include olive oil, canola oil, peanut oil, safflower oil, sesame oil, avocados, peanut butter, nuts, and seeds.
What is Monunsaturated Fat?
500
Three controllable factors associated with Blood Pressure
What is (are) Diet, Physical activity, Weight, Stress, Alcohol, Smoking?
500
Consuming more than 7% of your total daily calories from this type of fat can raise your LDL levels.
What is Saturated Fat?
500
This acronym can help you remember the signs of a stroke:
What is F.A.S.T.? F.A.S.T., F=Face Drooping, A=Arm Weakness, S=Speech Difficulty, T=Time to call 911
500
Name 3 positive stressors (Eustress).
What are Meeting or engaging in a challenge; Coming in first place in a race; Getting a promotion; Watching a suspenseful or scary movie; Love, marriage, or childbirth; Riding a roller coaster; The holidays; Engaging in exercise, especially weight training?
500
This type of fat starts out in liquid form and becomes solid at room temperature through a process called hydrogenation?
What is Trans-Fat?
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