Part 4 K eeping Your Heart Healthy What is Heart Disease Next Steps to Better Nutrition Heart disease includes several problems Heart attack Stroke What is Heart Disease Next Steps to Better Nutrition ID: 730884
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Next Steps to Better Nutrition
Part 4:
Keeping Your Heart HealthySlide2
What is Heart Disease?
Next Steps to Better Nutrition
Heart disease includes several problems: Heart attack StrokeSlide3
What is Heart Disease?
Next Steps to Better Nutrition
Heart disease includes several problems: Heart valve problemsSlide4
What is Heart Disease?
Next Steps to Better Nutrition
Heart disease includes several problems:Heart FailureArrhythmia or irregular heart rhythmsPeripheral arterial disease Slide5
There are two kinds of risk factors:
Factors you cannot control
AgeGenderFamily HistoryWhat are risk factors for heart disease? Next Steps to Better NutritionSlide6
2) Factors you can control:
Blood pressure
CholesterolPrediabetes & diabetesSmokingOverweightLack of physical activityUnhealthy dietWhat are risk factors for heart disease? Next Steps to Better NutritionSlide7
Blood Pressure Readings
Next Steps to Better NutritionBlood PressureCategorySystolicmm Hg (upper #) Diastolicmm Hg (lower #)Normalless than 120
and
less than
80
Prehypertension
120
–
139
or
80
–
89
High Blood Pressure
(Hypertension) Stage 1
140
–
159
or
90
–
99
High Blood Pressure
(Hypertension) Stage 2
160
or higher
or
100
or higher
Hypertensive Crisis
(Emergency care needed)
Higher than
180
or
Higher than
110
This chart reflects blood pressure categories defined by the American Heart Association.
* Your doctor should evaluate unusually low blood pressure readings.Slide8
Two main ways to lower blood pressure:
A
dopting healthy lifestyle habits.Taking medication, if needed. Some lifestyle changes you can make: Achieve a heathy weightEat a heart-healthy diet, like the DASH dietQuit smokingHow can I control my blood pressure? Next Steps to Better Nutrition
Use less salt
Reduce
stress
Exercise regularly
Limit how much alcohol you
drinkSlide9
A heart-healthy diet is rich in:
Fruits and vegetables
(canned, fresh, or frozen)Whole grainsLow-fat dairy productsPoultry, fish and nutsWhile limiting red meat and sugary foods and beveragesHeart Healthy Eating Next Steps to Better NutritionSlide10
How does sodium affect my heart health?
Sodium is a mineral that
is essential for life. Too much sodium can cause your body to retain water, which can put an extra burden on your heart and blood vessels. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sodium intake to 1500mg per day. Most Americans eat more than twice that amount. What’s the big deal about sodium? Next Steps to Better NutritionSlide11
Don’t forget fluids
Water is an important nutrient too!
Drink fluids consistently throughout the day (on a schedule) to maintain adequate hydration. Next Steps to Better NutritionSlide12
Eat a variety of nutritious foods from all the food groups, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, poultry, fish, and nuts.
Eat less of the nutrient-poor foods. Compare
nutrition facts labels to help you avoid foods that are too high in sodium, added sugars, and saturated and trans fats. Eat enough calories to maintain a healthy body weight for you. Next Steps to Better Nutrition3 ways to eat healthy as you age:Slide13
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