heart health
True or False?
Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women?
True!
True or False
Blood pressure of 152/ 95 is considered hypertensive?
True!
True or False
Reducing sodium intake improves your cardiovascular health.
True !
Name 2 ways the you can improve your heart health
increasing physical activity
eating whole grains
reducing processed foods
stop smoking
check your blood pressure regularly
take your medications
eating variety of fruits and veggies
reducing sugar intake
etc.
limit alcohol
reducing salt
Name a symptom of hypertension.
palpitations
chest pain
shortness of breath
headache
dizziness
fatigue
blurry vision
anxiety
nosebleeds
*can have no symptoms*
Name a tip/trick/habit you can use to help make healthy food choices?
keep food diary
make a grocery store list
check food labels
avoiding fast foods
work with dietitian
etc.
Name a non-modifiable risk factor that may put you at higher risk for hypertension.
age (elderly)
race (African American)
gender
genetics
family history
medication regimen (steroids, etc.)
etc.
Mary woke up this morning. She checked her daily blood pressure prior to taking her medications. Blood pressure was: 88/50. What is the next step Mary should take?
A- take her blood pressure medication
B- call her doctor , don't take medication
C- do nothing
B !
Choose which food item is most heart healthy:
A- canned soup
B- frozen TV dinner
C- whole milk milkshake
D- salmon fillet
D!
Which person's heart health would have the most impact on your own heart health?
A. Your neighbor
B. Your significant other
C. Your parent
D. Your cousin
C. Your parent
You woke up this morning feeling dizzy, have a headache and blurry vision. You checked your blood pressure and it was 200/100. What would you do next?
A. Re-check in 30 minutes
B. Call your primary to try and get an appointment
C. Take your blood pressure medication and then re-check in 1 hour
D. Call 911/Go to ER
D. Call 911/Go to ER
Name 2 types of Heart Healthy Exercises
Aerobic/Cardio exercise
Flexibility and Balance exercise
Strength Training
Everyday physical activities