Heart Health

When the flow of blood that brings oxygen to a part of your heart muscle suddenly becomes blocked is called a ______. Your heart can’t get enough oxygen. If blood flow is not restored quickly, the heart muscle will begin to die.

• Heart Attack

• Stroke

• Cardiac Arrest

________ occurs when the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops pumping. If this happens, blood stops flowing to the brain and other vital organs.

• Heart Attack

• Stroke

• Cardiac Arrest

____ is the “good” cholesterol. It helps your body get rid of cholesterol so it doesn’t clog your arteries.

• HDL

• LDL

• Triglyceride

True or False: Women under the age of 50 are twice as likely to die of a heart attack as men in the same age group.

• True

• False

Dad has a myocardial infarction. What did he have? (a)  

• a stroke

• a fainting spell

• a heart attack

• jumper's knee

If you drink one or more diet sodas a day, your chances of having a heart attack are ____ higher than those who drink regular soda or none at all.

• 25%

• 34%

• 43%

• 57%

What kind of grains should you choose for a heart healthhy diet?

• whole grains

• white rice

• refined flour

• gluten free

True or False: A heart healthy diet is high in fiber from whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, but high in saturated fats.

• true

• false

A heart healthy diet is generally high in fiber and low in what?

• saturated fats

• calories

• sugar

• carbohydrates

It is extremely important to eat a diet low in what?

• gluten

• saturated fats

• grains

• protein