Heart Health

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Instructions: How much do you know about keeping your heart healthy?

1.
How many times does the average human heart beat per day?
A
About 50,000
B
About 500,000
C
About 200,000
D
About 100,000
2.
What is the leading cause of death worldwide?
A
Respiratory infections
B
Cardiovascular disease
C
Diabetes
D
Cancer
3.
What type of cholesterol is considered 'good' cholesterol?
A
LDL
B
VLDL
C
Triglycerides
D
HDL
4.
Which diet is widely recommended for heart health and is based on the eating patterns of Mediterranean countries?
A
Paleo diet
B
Mediterranean diet
C
Atkins diet
D
Keto diet
5.
What is normal resting blood pressure considered to be?
A
90/50 mmHg
B
140/90 mmHg
C
160/100 mmHg
D
120/80 mmHg
6.
What mineral, consumed in excess, can raise blood pressure?
A
Potassium
B
Magnesium
C
Sodium
D
Calcium
7.
What is a heart attack (myocardial infarction)?
A
A blood clot blocking blood flow to the heart muscle
B
High blood pressure
C
An irregular heartbeat
D
The heart stopping completely
8.
How many minutes of moderate exercise per week do health experts recommend for heart health?
A
75 minutes
B
300 minutes
C
30 minutes
D
150 minutes
9.
Which type of fat is considered the most harmful to heart health?
A
Trans fat
B
Omega-3 fat
C
Polyunsaturated fat
D
Monounsaturated fat
10.
What medical condition is sometimes called 'the silent killer' because it often has no symptoms?
A
Both B and C
B
High cholesterol
C
High blood pressure (hypertension)
D
Diabetes
11.
Which fish oil supplement is commonly taken for heart health?
A
Vitamin D
B
Omega-3 fatty acids
C
Iron supplements
D
Calcium
12.
What is the four-chambered structure of the human heart?
A
Four ventricles
B
Two aortas and two veins
C
Four atria
D
Two atria and two ventricles
13.
What fruit has been shown to help lower blood pressure due to its high potassium content?
A
Apple
B
Banana
C
Grape
D
Pear
14.
What is atrial fibrillation (AFib)?
A
A heart valve condition
B
A blood pressure medication
C
An irregular, often rapid heart rhythm
D
A type of heart surgery
15.
What is the main purpose of a stent placed during cardiac surgery?
A
To keep a blocked artery open
B
To regulate heart rhythm
C
To replace a heart valve
D
To measure blood pressure

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