Healthy Living

Healthy Diet

100

Name a food you should NOT eat on a daily basis.

Answers may vary

200

Look for foods in the grocery store that are low in ______.

Sodium. Sodium (salt) encourages your body to retain fluid, which can increase the fluid volume of your blood and raise blood pressure.

300

What do a rainbow and a healthy diet have in common?

You should eat all the colors of the rainbow, because healthy fruits and vegetables come in all colors.

400

Name one of the "Salty Six" foods that add the most sodium to our diets?

Bread, Pizza, Cold Cuts, Poultry, Soup, and Sandwiches

500

What parts of the grocery store contain the healthiest food?

The edges, because they have fresh food (Produce, Dairy, Meat, Seafood). Fresh food is better for you than processed food.

By the Numbers

100

The amount of exercise you should get each day to prevent a stroke.

At least 30 minutes

200

How many glasses of water should you drink a day?

At least 6-8

300

What is the suggested number of steps a person should take daily?

10,000 steps or about 5 miles

400

How many cups of fruit or vegetables should you eat each day?

4-5 cups

500

How often should you get your cholesterol level tested?

Every 5 years for normal risk people

Prevent a Stroke

100

True or False: 80% of strokes are preventable

TRUE. This is achievable through lifestyle changes and managing risk factors.  

200

High blood pressure can double or even quadruple your stroke risk. Maintain a blood pressure of ____

What is 120/80?

300

A very unhealthy habit that makes you twice as likely to die if you have a stroke. 

What is SMOKING?

400

Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar - You should know your own _____.

Know your NUMBER (level, pattern).

500

Name one of the 2 leading causes of stroke

What is Atrial fib (Afib) and high blood pressure? High blood pressure is the number one treatable risk factor of a stroke. 

Prevent Other Health Issues

100

Name one way to avoid skin cancer

Answers may vary. Avoid excessive sun exposure, use sunscreen, check ABCDE for moles, etc.

200

Name one way to prevent an accidental injury

Answers may vary. Be cautious and careful.

300

Name one way to prevent heart disease

Answers may vary. Maintain a healthy diet and weight, quit smoking, exercise regularly, etc.

400

Name one way to prevent a cold.

Answers may vary. Good hygiene, boost your immune system, avoid contact with sick individuals, get enough sleep, manage stress, eat a balanced diet, and consider getting a flu vaccine.

500

Name one way to prevent dementia

Answers may vary. Physical activity, healthy diet, brain stimulation, social connections