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1) How many times does the average human heart beat in
a day?
1. 1,000
2. 10,000
3. 100,000
4. 1,000,000 |
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2) Most people have heard the term
'cardiovascular disease' or CVD. But what does it
actually mean?
1. it just means having a heart attack
2. it means having a stroke
3. it means any illness to do with the heart and blood
vessels
4. it means either a heart attack or angina |
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3) The direct cause of a heart attack
is?
1. high blood pressure
2. high cholesterol
3. a blockage in an artery
4. the heart just stops beating |
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4) A raised level of LDL cholesterol,
so called "bad cholesterol", is a factor in increased
risk of coronary heart disease. What can you do to
reduce LDL cholesterol?
1. eat less saturated fat, such as red meat, butter
and cheese
2. eat a wide range of fruit, vegetables and
wholegrains
3. stop smoking and get physically active
4. all of the above |
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5) Which of these illnesses kills most
women in the UK?
1. breast cancer
2. bowel cancer
3. lung cancer
4. cardiovascular disease |
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6) Being obese, with a body mass
index (BMI) of over 30 raises a person's risk of
coronary heart disease. What percentage of men in the
UK are classified as obese?
1. 6 per cent
2. 12 per cent
3. 22 per cent
4. 55 per cent |
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7) Why do fruit and vegetables help to
keep your heart healthy?
1. because they are high in fibre
2. because they contain vitamins and minerals
3. because they are high in water
4. we don't know exactly why |
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8) Which of the following physical
activities is best for a healthy heart?
1. yoga
2. press-ups
3. tai chi
4. swimming |
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9) Raised blood pressure is one of the
risk factors for having a heart attack. What are the
typical symptoms of high blood pressure?
1. feelings of nausea
2. a racing pulse
3. increased anxiety
4. there usually aren't any |
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10) How much more likely are
physically active people to survive a heart attack and
people who are sedentary?
1. it doesn't make any difference
2. 25 per cent more likely
3. twice as likely
4. five times as likely |
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