Heart Smart
The heart has this many chambers.
What are four (4)? Two atria and two ventricles.
This is the recommended healthy range for blood pressure.
What is less than 120/80 mm Hg?
A healthcare professional may suggest following this diet as part of a heart-healthy lifestyle.
What is the DASH diet? Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
The American Heart Association recommends people get this amount of exercise each week as part of a healthy lifestyle.
What is 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise?
This is known as the "silent killer", because it has no symptoms.
What is High Blood Pressure or Hypertension?
What is the aorta?
Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in the body. While our body needs some of this to build healthy cells, too much can cause this to happen.
What is the narrowing of arteries from fatty deposit build up?
These types of fats can help lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease. Examples include: Olive oil, avocados, almonds, walnuts, flaxseeds and chia seeds.
What are Unsaturated fats (monounsaturated and polyunsaturated)?
This type of exercise is generally considered best for heart health.
What is aerobic activity?
High levels of this "bad" type of cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease.
What is LDL or low-density lipoprotein?
Name 3 controllable risk factors related to heart disease.
What is high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, obesity, and physical inactivity?
State the purpose of an Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG).
What is to measure the electrical activity of the heart which can detect irregular rhythms, heart attacks or other heart problems?
Whole grains are a good source of this, which can help lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Examples include: oatmeal, brown rice, quinoa, whole-wheat bread and whole-grain cereals.
What is fiber?
Besides aerobic exercise, this other type of physical activity is important for overall fitness, which can indirectly benefit heart health.
What is resistance or strength training?
While all weight loss has a positive effect on the body, studies have shown this percentage of weight loss can positively effect heart health risk factors including blood pressure, blood sugar levels, cholesterol levels and inflammation.
What is 5-10% of your body weight?
Name 2 common symptoms of a heart attack.
What is Chest pain/discomfort, shortness of breath, pain/discomfort in the arms, back, neck, jaw or stomach, nausea, lightheadedness or sweating?
Name the benefits of yearly wellness visits with your healthcare provider.
What is they can help you identify and manage risk factors like high blood pressure and high cholesterol?
Name alternatives to salt that can be used when cooking to add flavor to food.
What are herbs and spices?
What is consulting with your healthcare provider?
The "Lub-Dub" sound often heard when listening to the heart are actually these opening and closing.
What are the heart valves?
Name the primary function of the heart.
What is to pump blood throughout the body, delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues and removing waste products?
This is the effect of smoking on your heart heatlh
What is damaged blood vessels, increased blood pressure and a reduced oxygen flow to the heart?
This is the recommended amount of sodium individuals should take in each day as part of a healthy lifestyle.
What is less than 2,300 milligrams?
This is one way to gauge the intensity of aerobic exercise.
What is a heart rate monitor, RPE scale or the "talk test"?
Name the procedure used to open blocked arteries in the heart.
What is an Angioplasty? Often with a stent placement.