Celebrate Heart Month by answering these questions to learn your Hi-Q!
1. What is the No. 1 killer of American women?
A. Childbirth
B. Old age
C. Cardiovascular disease
D. Cancer
2. What impact on your life expectancy will each hour of regular, vigorous exercise have?
A. A gain of 10 minutes
B. A gain of two hours
C. A loss of an hour
D. No impact
3. How many Americans have some form of cardiovascular disease?
A. One in three
B. One in five
C. One in 10
D. One in 25
4. Which foods are most likely to induce a heart attack?
A. Deep-fried foods
B. Lots of gravy and dressings
C. High-fat pastry and ice cream dessert
D. All of the above
5. How much exercise is enough?
A. 20 minutes every day
B. 90 minutes a day once you’re in shape
C. 150 minutes per week
D. It depends on the size of your heart
6. Which of these is NOT considered a heart attack warning sign?
A. Cold sweats
B. Nausea
C. Lightheadedness
D. Unusual food cravings
E. Chest pain
F. Shortness of breath
7. On average, what reduction in life expectancy will a person experience due to obesity?
A. Less than one year
B. Five years
C. Six to seven years
D. Ten years
8. Most of your blood cholesterol is produced by:
A. Your liver
B. Your pancreas
C. Food consumption
D. Your kidneys
9. Which fats can increase your risk of heart disease?
A. Polyunsaturated fats
B. Monunsaturated fats
C. Monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats
D. Trans fats and saturated fats
10. The main case of high blood pressure is:
A. Stress
B. Obesity
C. Unknown
D. Aging
Answers: 1-C; 2-B; 3-A; 4-D; 5-C; 6-D; 7-C; 8-A; 9-D; 10-C
9-10 correct answers – You’re a heart genius!
7-8 correct answers – Good job!
5-6 correct answers – You’ve got potential!
Less than 5 answers – Better study up!
Above content provided by the American Heart Association in partnership with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. For advice about your medical care, consult your doctor.
Posted February 2010