1. Being overweight or obese _________ your risk of developing heart disease, high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes.

1. decreases
   
2. increases
   
3. does not affect

2. In addition to being one of the most important risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, ___________________ is also the number one risk factor for stroke that people can control.

1. smoking
   
2. cancer
   
3. obesity
   
4. high blood pressure

3. Blood pressure is a measure of the force of blood against the walls of blood vessels called arteries. The top number, ______________, of a blood pressure reading represents the pressure when the heart contracts and pushes blood out.

1. Systolic blood pressure
   
2. Diastolic blood pressure
   
3. pulse pressure
   

4. The bottom number, ______________, of a blood pressure reading is the lowest pressure when the heart relaxes between beats.

1. Systolic blood pressure
   
2. Diastolic blood pressure
   
3. pulse pressure
   

5. All of the following may be occurring during a heart attack except?

1. Chest pain or discomfort
   
2. Pain in the arm, neck, jaw, shoulder or back
   
3. Fever
   
4. Nausea, indigestion or vomiting
   
5. Sweating and/or cool clammy skin
   
6. Difficulty breathing
   
7. Fear or anxiety
   

6. What are the possible warning signs of a stroke?

1. Weakness or numbness
   
2. Loss of muscle strength in the face, arm or leg
   
3. Trouble speaking
   
4. Vision problems
   
5. Severe headache
   
6. Dizziness
   
7. All of the above
   

7. Heart disease is the number ____________ cause of death in Canada for women over the age of 55.

1. one
   
2. two
   
3. three
   
4. four

8. A stroke happens when:

1. blood flow to a part of the brain is cut off and brain cells in the injured area become damaged or die
   
2. air flow to the lungs is cut off and you are unable to breathe
   
3. blood flow to a part of the heart is cut off and cells in the injured area become damaged or die

9. Sodium is a nutrient found in table salt and many other foods. While the body needs some sodium to function, too much may lead to high blood pressure, a major risk factor for stroke, heart disease and kidney disease. Most Canadians consume _________ sodium.

1. too little
   
2. too much
   
3. the appropriate amount of

10. What is the maximum amount of sodium that an average person should consume in one day?

1. 1800mg or less
   
2. 1600mg or more
   
3. 1500mg or less
   
4. more than 1800mg

11. What is the main source of food that accounts for 70% of average daily sodium intake by Canadians?

1. Whole grains
   
2. Fruits
   
3. Vegetables
   
4. Processed Foods

12. Two and a half pickles amounts to how much sodium?

1. 1550 mg
   
2. 750mg
   
3. 300mg
   
4. 100mg

13. Which of the following risk factors for heart disease are outside of your control:

1. Smoking
2. Lack of Exercise
3. Family History
4. Unhealthy Eating
5. Consuming too much sodium
6. Being overweight
7. Age
8. High cholesterol
9. High blood pressure
10. Diabetes
11. Stress

1. all of the above
   
2. 3 & 7
   
3. 8 & 11
   
4. 7 & 5
   
5. none of the above

14. The more risk factors a person has, the greater their risk of developing heart disease or having a heart attack. How many Canadians have at least one risk factor?

1. 30%
   
2. 50%
   
3. 70%
   
4. 80%

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