1. HEART DISEASE AND STROKEBy
University Wisconsin-Green Bay Nutrition Students
Stephanie
Emily
Courtney

2. Heart Disease and Stroke FACTS
Heart Disease is the leading cause of death in U.S. and the World
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in U.S. and the second in the World
Nations most costly health problem, $320 billion a year
Preventable

3. What is heart disease
Atherosclerosis- the inner walls of arteries become narrower because of plaque buildup-
usually caused by a diet high in fat, cigarette smoking, diabetes or hypertension (high blood pressure)
Limits flow of blood to the heart and brain
Sometimes, this plaque can break open
a blood clot forms and blocks blood flow in the artery.
This can cause a heart attack or stroke

4. Heart Disease and Stroke Risk Factors
High Blood Pressure
140/90 is considered high
High Cholesterol
Lower LDL , Higher HDL
Overweight or Obese
Citation: Healthy People 2020 retrieved 10/4/17 at

6. What can you do to help prevent it
Eat Proper Diet –
low in sodium, saturated fat, and trans fat
Exercise Regularly
Quit Smoking
Lower blood pressure if high
Reach and maintain a healthy weight

7. Heart Healthy Eating Vegetables – canned, dried, fresh, frozen
Fruits – canned, dried, fresh, frozen
Proteins – eggs, lean meat, legumes, nuts, and seeds
Whole Grains – oatmeal, barley, brown rice, millet, popcorn, 100% whole wheat bread, pasta, and crackers
Dairy – Low fat and fat free
Oils – Polyunsaturated and monounsaturated
Olive, avocado, and canola

8. Other Dietary Factors
Drink alcohol in moderation - no more than one drink per day if you’re a woman, no more than two drinks per day if you’re a man
Foods with less sodium/prepare foods with little or no salt
To lower blood pressure, aim to eat no more than 2,400 milligrams of sodium per day
Cut back on beverages and foods with added sugars
When there’s extra sodium in your bloodstream, it pulls water into your blood vessels, increasing the total amount (volume) of blood inside your blood vessels. With more blood flowing through your blood vessels, blood pressure increases

9. Yogurt Cup Snack Fat free yogurt Oats Berries

10. References
American Heart Association, Answers by Heart, Copyright © 2017 American Heart Association, Healthy For GoodTM, heart.org/healthyforgood stroke Statistics_UCM_319064_SubHomePage.jsp