Heart week

Front

True of False? In Australia 1 in 4 deaths are from Cardiovascular Disease

Back

True

Answer explanation

True!

Cardiovascular disease includes all diseases related to the heart and blood vessels, as well as stroke.

Front

Who is at higher risk of heart disease?

Back

Males

Answer explanation

Males are hospitalised and/or die 40% more than Females.

Aside from controllable risk factors, higher levels of estrogen in the female body can protect the heart. This protection goes away once menopause occurs and estrogen levels drop.

Front

Physical activity recommendations for 18-64 year olds is a MINIMUM of 2.5-5 hours moderate intensity OR 1.25-2.5 hours high intensity exercise PLUS strength based exercise on 2 days

Back

True

Answer explanation

Ideally we should have some activity every day of the week with a mixture of strength and aerobic (makes you huff and puff) meeting a MINIMUM of:

2.5-5 hours moderate intensity OR

1.25-2.5 hours high intensity (you can't talk at the same time)

AND strength based activities on 2 days (lifting children and groceries can count!)

This can be broken up in 10-15 minute increments at a time.

you can start small, any exercise is better than no exercise! every little bit counts!

Front

What is 1 serve of fruit?

Back

1 cup of diced/canned fruit, 1 medium piece of fruit (apple, banana, pear), 2 small pieces of fruit (kiwi fruit, apricot, plum)

Answer explanation

One serve of fruit is 150g

This looks like:

1 medium piece (apple, orange, pear, banana)

2 small pieces (kiwi fruit, peach, plum, apricot)

1 cup diced/canned fruit/tiny fruit (berries, grapes)

Front

How many different plants should we aim to eat each week? (this includes things like wheat, herbs, spices etc.)

Back

30

Answer explanation

30+! It seems like a lot, but things like herbs, spices, nuts, tofu (soy), grains (wheat, buckwheat, rice, etc.), fruits, vegetables, even tea and coffee all count!

Not only does a wide variety means a wide variety of nutrients to meet our bodies needs, but it's also great for our gut health!

Good gut health is linked to increased physical and mental health. It can play a role in reducing your risk of chronic disease

How many do you get? there are some examples in the picture, this isn't even all of them!

Front

Which of the following can INCREASE your risk of heart disease? Diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol; Diet low in fruits, vegetables, wholegrains, legumes, and omega 3; Family history, male gender, older age, being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander decent; Excessive alcohol intake, smoking, sedentary lifestyle;

Back

All of the above

Answer explanation

There are many risk factors for developing heart disease.

Some we can control, such as diet, exercise, drinking, smoking, and managing stress and physical health conditions well.

Others we can't control, such as our age, gender, ethnicity, and family history.