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True or False?
100

What is one simple physical activity you can do every day to help keep your heart healthy?

Walking, seated exercise, or gentle stretching!

100

Eating too much of this common seasoning can raise your blood pressure. What is it?

Salt!

100

Feeling pressure, tightness, or discomfort in this part of your body can be a warning sign of a heart attack. What part of the body is it?

Your chest!

100

True or False: There is an age limit for improving your heart health by making healthier lifestyle choices.

FALSE!

200

Which of the following foods is a heart healthy choice: fresh fruit, bacon, or potato chips? 

Fresh fruit!
200

Which of these habits is more harmful to your heart: smoking cigarettes or taking a short walk?

Smoking cigarettes!

200

Besides chest discomfort, what is ONE other warning sign that something may be wrong with your heart?

  • Shortness of breath.
  • Pain in the arm, jaw, neck, shoulder, or back.
  • Heart palpitations.
  • Unusual fatigue.
  • Becoming unusually short of breath during normal activities.
200

True or False: Your heart naturally beats faster when you exercise because your muscles need more oxygen.

TRUE!

300

Besides eating healthy foods and exercising, name TWO other things you can do to protect your heart.

  • Manage stress and take time to relax.
  • Monitor your blood pressure.
  • Check your cholesterol.
  • Avoid smoking.
  • Limit alcohol consumption.
  • Take prescribed medications as directed.
300

Name TWO unhealthy eating habits that can increase your risk of heart disease.

  • Eating too many salty foods.
  • Frequently eating fatty, processed foods.
  • Drinking too many sugary beverages.
  • Eating excessive amounts of sweets.
  • Drinking too much alcohol.
300

You notice that you're suddenly becoming very short of breath while doing activities that normally feel easy and have severe chest pain. What should you do?

Stop the activity and seek immediate medical attention.

300

True or False: High blood pressure always causes noticeable symptoms, so you don't need to check it if you feel healthy.

FALSE!