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Heart Healthy Lifestyle

By: Christina Pitts
 Instructional Objectives
Cognitive objectives:
1.Participants will identify at least four risk factors for developing heart disease
according to the Mayo Clinic in a group discussion.

2.Participants will identify the simple, seven-step list to help people live a longer,
more productive, healthier life according to the American Heart Association in a group
discussion.

3.Participants will identify six ways to eat well as you get older according to
the National Council on Aging in a group discussion.

Affective objectives:
1.Participants will be able to express at least two concerns they have regarding
heart health in a small group discussion.

Psychomotor objectives:
1.Participants will demonstrate a modified leg, abdominal, and balance
exercise according to the American Heart Association in a group discussion.
 Who here is worried about their heart health?

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According to Healthy People 2020:

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States.
Together, heart disease and stroke, along with other cardiovascular
disease, are among the most widespread and costly health problems
facing the Nation today, accounting approximately $320 billion in
health care expenditures and related expenses annually.
Fortunately, they are also among the most preventable.
 BRAINSTORM
What are the risk factors for developing heart disease?
 Risk Factors for Developing Heart Disease

1. Age
2. Sex
3. Family history
4. Smoking
5. Poor diet
6. High blood pressure
7. High blood cholesterol levels
8. Diabetes
9. Obesity
10. Physical inactivity www.girlpoweraustin.com
11. Stress
12. Poor hygiene

Mayo Clinic
 Lifes Simple 7

The American Heart Association has developed the My Life Check program using
Lifes Simple seven-step list to help people live a longer, more productive, healthier
life:

1. Manage blood pressure.

2. Control cholesterol.
3. Reduce blood sugar.
4. Get active.
5. Eat better.
6. Lose weight.
7. Stop smoking.
 Use Recommended Servings

So, what and how much should you eat?

Here are the recommended number of daily or weekly servings of each food type,
based on eating a total of 2,000 calories per day. Your calorie needs may be different,
depending on your age, activity level and whether you are trying to lose, gain or
maintain your weight.

Whats a serving?

Be sure to check the Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods to understand the
serving size and number of servings per package. And be aware of portion
distortion. The recommended serving size is often less than the amount youre
used to eating or the portion you are served, especially at restaurants.
 Benefits of Exercising
8-10 exercises + 6-8 repetitions + 2 days/week = heart, brain, & body benefits

1. Maintain or increase muscular strength and endurance.

2. Achieve or maintain a healthy weight.
3. Maintain health and physical independence.

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LETS EXERCISE!
 Leg Exercise

Lift one foot until your knee is straight and hold for a few seconds.
Return foot to starting position.

Abdominal Exercises
Squeeze your abdominal muscles while raising both your feet off the ground.
Hold for a second and release.

Balance Exercises

Walk by placing the heel of your right foot directly in front of your left foot.
Switch feet and repeat.
 Works Cited

www.healthypeople.gov/2020

www.heart.org (American Heart Association)

www.ncoa.org (National Council on Aging)