Heart health facts
This disease is the #1 killer of American Men and women
Heart
Deep breathing is one way you can manage this
stress
More than one serving of alcohol for women or more than two servings for men can __________ your risk of heart disease.
increase
Take all medication exactly as ___________
prescribed
Avoid breathing this in second-hand
smoke
This is when American Heart Month is celebrated
February
Having 7-9 hours of ______ daily keeps your mind and body functioning properly
Sleep
A heart healthy diet can include baked, steamed, boiled/broiled foods instead of foods that are battered and _______
Fried
Prevent or manage DIABETES by keeping your blood ______ in healthy ranges.
sugar
True or false: Our culture can play a role in how we manage our health.
True
Calling _____ immediately for suspected heart attack or stroke can help prevent disability and death.
911
Using any form of this, even vaping, raises the risk of heart disease
smoking, tobacco, nicotine
Limit this kind of unhealthy fat found in cheese and red meat
saturated
Hypertension is another word for _______ blood pressure
High
True or false: Men and women can have different symptoms for heart attack?
True
Race, gender, age and family history of heart disease are all examples of risk factors that you cannot _________.
Change (non-modifiable)
Keep this in a healthy range by moving more and being mindful about what you eat.
weight
Eating foods with a variety of colors (like a rainbow) is a simple way to increase intake of _____________
Nutrients or vitamins
Which part of the cholesterol is considered the "good" cholesterol?
HDL
Eating this twice a week can be a good source of essential omega-3 fatty acids
fish (salmon, maceral, sardines)
Having a health screening will help you _____ your risks, and what you can do to lower risks of disease.
know or understand
A BRISK walk for 30 minutes each day is one way to get this type of exercise. 150 minutes each week is the recommendation.
aerobic or cardio
Whole grains, fruits, and vegetables are great sources of this key nutrient.
fiber
You could be pre-hypertensive if your blood pressure is consistently over this reading
120/80
This common seasoning can be found in large amounts in canned foods, microwave meals and fast foods. Too much of it could raise blood pressure.
sodium or salt