Heart healthy habits!

Heart Disease Basics

100

The leading cause of death in the United States is:
A. Cancer 

B. Heart disease 

C. Stroke 

D. Diabetes

B. Heart disease 

200

About how many Americans die from heart disease each year?
A. 500,000 

B. 800,000 

C. 1 million 

D. 1.5 million

B. 800,000 

300

How many people have a heart attack each year in the U.S.?
A. 605,000

B. 705,000

C. 805,000

D. 905,000

C. 805,000

400

The most common type of heart disease is:
A. Heart failure

B. Coronary Artery Disease

C. Arrhythmia 

D. Cardiomyopathy

B. Coronary Artery Disease

500

When the heart cannot pump blood effectively, it’s called:
A. Heart attack

B. Stroke 

C. Heart failure 

D. Angina

C. Heart failure 

Risk factors

100

“High blood pressure” is also known as:

A. Hyperactivity 

B. Hypertension 

C. Hypoglycemia 

D. Hypotension

B. Hypertension 

200

Which of these emotional factors increases heart risk?
A. Stress

B. Joy 

C. Calm

D. Humor

A. Stress

300

This chronic disease involving insulin affects the heart:
A. Asthma

B. Diabetes 

C. Arthritis 

D. Cancer

B. Diabetes 

400

This unhealthy habit involves nicotine and damages arteries:

A. Smoking 

B. Drinking

C. Overeating 

D. Sleeping too little

A. Smoking 

500

Poor hygiene in this area can increase heart risk:
A. Hands 

B. Feet 

C. Teeth 

D. Hair

C. Teeth 

Heart-Healthy Diet

100

The American Heart Association recommends no more than what percent of calories from fat?
A. 10% 

B. 20%

C. 30% 

D. 40%

C. 30% 

200

Which type of fat raises heart disease risk?
A. Trans fat

B. Polyunsaturated fat 

C. Monounsaturated fat 

D. Omega-3 fat

A. Trans fat

300

The MyPlate icon includes all of the following except:
A. Fruits 

B. Grains 

C. Vegetables 

D. Candy

D. Candy

400

The healthiest drink for your heart is:

A. Soda 

B. Water

C. Sports drinks 

D. Coffee

B. Water

500

Limiting this mineral helps lower blood pressure:
A. Calcium 

B. Sodium 

C. Iron 

D. Zinc

B. Sodium 

Physical Activity

100

Running, swimming, and biking are examples of:
A. Aerobic exercise

B. Strength training 

C. Yoga 

D. Flexibility work

A. Aerobic exercise

200

Lifting weights improves:
A. Flexibility 

B. Balance 

C. Muscular strength 

D. Coordination

C. Muscular strength 

300

Which of the following is a fun, heart-healthy activity?
A. Video games 

B. Dancing 

C. Watching TV 

D. Napping

B. Dancing 

400

Physical activity lowers which “bad” cholesterol?

A. HDL 

B. LDL 

C. Total 

D. Triglycerides

B. LDL 

500

Adolescents should get at least how many minutes of activity per day?
A. 30 

B. 45 

C. 60 

D. 90

C. 60 

Screening/Fun Facts

100

Heart attacks occur most often on which day?
A. Friday 

B. Monday 

C. Saturday 

D. Sunday

B. Monday 

200

Checking your cholesterol regularly helps prevent:

A. Obesity 

B. Diabetes 

C. Heart disease 

D. Allergies

C. Heart disease 

300

Men and women can have different symptoms during a:
A. Stroke 

B. Panic attack 

C. Heart attack 

D. Migraine

C. Heart attack 

400

Adolescents should get how many hours of sleep each night?
A. 5–7 

B. 6–8 

C. 8–10 

D. 10–12

C. 8–10 

500

Turning off which devices before bed can improve sleep?
A. Phones and screens 

B. Fans 

C. Lights 

D. Music

A. Phones and screens