Heart facts
A healthy heart is about the size of a persons....
fist
What is one of the most significant causes of heart disease?
Smoking/tobacco use
Lean proteins
Fish
Turkey
Eggs
Chicken..
Key risk of heart disease
What is high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity, diabetes, family history, sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy diet, and depression.
What does CAD stand for?
Coronary artery disease
How many times on average does the heart beat?
60-100 bpm
True/False - Routine physical activity can help prevent heart disease
true
Low cholesterol foods
Whole grains
For women, heart disease becomes a risk at what age?
55
What pressure is important to heart health?
blood pressure
How many times on average does your heart beat per DAY?
100,000
Eating many __________ and ______________ can help prevent heart disease
fruits and vegetables
Sources of monounsaturated fats
olive oil, avocados, peanut butter, nuts, seeds. These fats typically come from plants
Statistics show that one out of every ____ deaths were from heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases
Three
True or False - Secondhand smoke does not put you at risk for heart disease?
False
How much blood does your heart pump per day?
2,000 GALLONS
How many minutes per day of cardio should one get in order to prevent heart disease?
30 minutes
What is the amount you should limit yourself to of sodium per day?
No more than 1500 mg per day
Roughly one out of ________ deaths from heart disease were also directly related to smoking?
Five
What other medical condition(s) can lead to heart disease
obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure
How much does your heart weigh (on average)?
7-15 oz
True/False - Obesity is not a risk of heart disease?
False
What kind of foods should you include in your diet to help reduce the risk of heart disease?
A diet rich in fruits/vegetables, lean proteins, low in cholesterol, and low fats
Factors that put you at risk?
Age, genetics, diet & lifestyle choices, other medical conditions.
For some, what is the first sign of heart disease?
a heart attack