Know your numbers
Heart Health
Food and Nutrition
Blood pressure basics
Fun Facts
100

This is the ideal blood pressure reading for most adults

What is 120/80

100

This daily activity is one of the best exercises for heart health

what is walking


100

This food from the sea is full of heart-healthy omega-3s.

what is salmon

100

This number measures the force of blood pushing against your artery walls

what is blood pressure

100

Your blood pressure can go up when you do this, especially if you’re scared or excited!

What is exercise or stress?

200

This number tells how fast your heart is beating

What is heart rate


200

What habit involving tobacco can raise your blood pressure  

what is smoking

200

This is the best drink to stay hydrated and healthy.

what is water

200

The top number in your blood pressure reading is called this

what is systolic

200

True or False: Drinking plenty of water can help keep your blood pressure in check

what is true

300

This number shows how much sugar is in your blood.

what is blood sugar

300

Your heart is about the same size as this part of your body

what is your fist

300

These colorful foods grow in the ground and are packed with nutrients.

what are vegetables


300

The bottom number in your blood pressure reading is called this

what is diastolic

300

True or false: Your heart pumps about 2,000 gallons of blood every single day, that’s enough to fill a small swimming pool! 

What is true

400

This is the healthy range for a resting heart rate (in beats per minute).

what is 60-100
400

Your heart's main job is to do this

what is pump blood

400

Whole grains provide this type of digestion-helping nutrient.

what is fiber

400

What is one simple lifestyle change that can help lower blood pressure

What is eating less salt, exercising, or reducing stress?

400

This drink should be limited to help keep blood pressure in check

what is alcohol or caffeine

500

This instrument measures blood pressure

what is a sphygmomanometer or blood pressure cuff

500

What common kitchen ingredient, when eaten in large amounts, can raise your blood pressure

what is sodium or salt

500

This type of nut is a healthy snack...if it's unsalted.

what are almonds

500

What is the name of the condition when blood pressure gets too low?

what is hypotension

500

Blood pressure is measured in these units, abbreviated “mmHg

What is millimeters of mercury