The Heart
What does the heart pump?
Blood
List 3 heart healthy foods?
Name one exercise that is good for your heart?
Running, walking, swimming, yoga, basically any exercise.
What is one way to limit stress?
Meditation, yoga, ect.
What type of tissue makes up the heart?
Muscle
A food that should be limited to maintain a healthy heart?
What happens to heart rate when exercising?
Sleep, stress, pregnancy, drug use, disease.
How many times a minute does the heart beat? (on average, at rest)
Anywhere from 60-100
What can build up in your arteries when eating a high fat diet?
Fatty Plaque
What does exercise do to blood pressure?
Lower it
How many hours of sleep should you as 7th graders get every night?
9-10
What is the leading cause of death in adults?
Heart disease
What is it called when blood flow to the heart is cut off?
A heart attack.
How many days of strength training should you do each week?
How often should you stand up and move to avoid heart disease?
At least once an hour.
How many chambers are in the heart?
4
2
How many minutes of moderate intensity exercise is recommended per week?
150 minutes
How much more likely are you to develop heart disease if you're exposed to secondhand smoke?
25-30%