Session 1:

How the Heart Works Masigla ang tibok ng pusong malusog (A healthy heart beats strongly.)

Your Blood Pressure Numbers Level (Systolic BP) First Number (mmHg) (Diastolic BP) Second Number (mmHg)Results NormalBelow 120Below 80Good for you! Prehypertension Keep an eye on your blood pressure. It is time to make changes in your eating and physical activity habits. Visit the doctor if you have diabetes. High blood pressure 140 or greater 90 or greater Ask your doctor, nurse, or CHW how to control it. & or

What is a Stroke? Brain attack Blood suddenly stops going to the brain and brain cells die Can lead to disability and death.

Warning Signs of Stroke Act “FAST” Face : Does the face look uneven? Ask the person to smile. Arm : Does one arm drift down? Ask the person to raise both arms. Speech : Does their speech sound strange? Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase, for example “The sky is blue.” Time : If you observe any of these signs, then it’s time to call [Handout: Know the Warning Signs of a Stroke]

About the Nutrition Facts Label A Percent Daily Value of 5 or less is LOW A Percent Daily Value of 20 or more is HIGH Refer to handout: “Read the Nutrition Facts Label for Sodium!”

Summary: Session 1

Session 2:

Cholesterol & Heart Disease Liver Food Cholesterol

What are your numbers ? LDL (bad) cholesterol: – Less than 100mg/dLOptimal – mg/dLNear optimal – mg/dLBorderline high – mg/dLHigh – 190+ mg/dL Very High HDL (good) cholesterol: – Keep it at 40 mg/dL or higher

Activity: GUESS THE FAT!

Blood Glucose Level

Recommended Portions

Serving sizes

Summary: Session 2

Session 3

Importance of Rapid Treatment for a heart attack Angioplasty A balloon is placed in the coronary artery and inflated to open the artery. Stent A wire mesh tube that stays in the artery and keeps it open to improve blood flow to the heart.

Warning Signs of a Heart Attack Discomfort in the center of the chest Discomfort in one or both arms or the back, neck, jaw, or stomach. Shortness of breath, Cold Sweat Feeling light-headed Nausea

The Role of Emergency Medical Services What are the benefits of calling emergency medical services What would you plan to do if you suddenly had to go to the hospital in an ambulance?

My Emergency Card The emergency card should include: Name, relationship, and phone # of emergency contacts who should be called if you have to go to the hospital Emergency # in your area Your health conditions Current medicines Known allergies Name and phone # of your doctor or clinic Any other important information Make copies for all adults in your family and encourage them to fill them out

Moderate Physical Activities

Vigorous activities

Nutrition Facts Label- Calories Which canned fruit cocktail has fewer calories? Which canned fruit cocktail has fewer calories? Canned fruit cocktail (in fruit juice) has fewer calories. “Fat-free” does not mean free of calories; look at the calories and fat when comparing Nutrition Facts labels.

Summary: Session 3

Session 4

Secondhand Smoke What have you heard about secondhand smoke?

Summary: Session 4