Heart Healthy IQ

Give a loved one the gift of life. The following statements represent a heart-healthy lifestyle that can reduce your chances of cardiovascular disease. Check each statement that reflects your lifestyle.

• I do not smoke and I try to avoid inhaling the smoke of others.
• I eat a balanced diet that limits my intake of saturated fat and cholesterol.
• I participate in continuous, vigorous physical activity for 20-30 minutes at least three times a week.
• I have my blood pressure checked regularly.
• I maintain an appropriate weight.
• I know my family history of heart disease.

If you checked most of these statements you are doing great! Keep up the good work! If you checked only a few you should make an attempt to improve your lifestyle right away.