Motivation Quiz

1. What SHOULD concern you the most, a narrowing in your coronary arteries (arteries of the heart) that is:

A. 30%

B. 80%

2. Which of the following risk factors place you at greater risk for developing heart disease: (Select the BEST answer)

A. Obesity

B. Sedentary Lifestyle

C. Elevated total cholesterol (over 200)

D. Hypertension (Blood Pressure >140/ >90)

E. Diabetes

F. All of the above

3. Studies have shown that a higher exercise capacity (the ability to exercise longer and at a higher level) is a stronger predictor of life expectancy than whether or not someone has cardiac symptoms or a family history of cardiac disease.

A. TRUE

B. FALSE

4. Having an angioplasty and/or Coronary Artery Bypass surgery relieves symptoms, but is primarily done to prolong your life.

A. TRUE

B. FALSE

5. The HeartVentures program is a lifestyle modification program designed to help you decrease your risk for developing heart and other vascular diseases. Following the HeartVentures program exercise and nutrition guidelines will require: (Select the BEST answer)

A. Your commitment to study the weekly CD presentation

B. Your commitment to count fat grams and limit daily intake to 30-40 gms

C. Your commitment to exercise 6-7 days per week NON-STOP for 30 minutes or more

D. Your commitment to complete the weekly web-based quizzes after each session, to assess your knowledge of the material

E. Your commitment to stop smoking since smoking constitutes the greatest risk factor for developing cardiac disease

F. All of the above