1. The risk factors for heart disease that you can do something about are high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, smoking, obesity, and physical activity.

A

True

B

False

2. A stroke is often the first symptom of high blood pressure, and a heart attack is often the first symptom of high blood cholesterol.

A

True

B

False

3. A blood pressure greater than or equal to 140/90 mm Hg is generally considered to be high.

A

True

B

False

4. High blood pressure affects the same number of blacks as it does whites.

A

True

B

False

5. A blood cholesterol level of 240 mg/dL is desirable for adults.

A

True

B

False

6. The best ways to treat and control high blood pressure are to control your weight, exercise, eat less salt (sodium), restrict your intake of alcohol, and take your high blood pressure medicine (if prescribed by your doctor).

A

True

B

False

7. The most effective dietary way to lower the level of your blood cholesterol is to eat foods low in cholesterol.

A

True

B

False

8. Lowering blood cholesterol levels can help people who have already had a heart attack.

A

True

B

False

9. Only children from families at high risk of heart disease need to have their blood cholesterol levels checked.

A

True

B

False

10. Smoking is a major risk factor for four of the five leading causes of death including heart attack, stroke, cancer, and lung diseases such as emphysema and bronchitis.

A

True

B

False

11. If you have had a heart attack, quitting smoking can help reduce your chances of having a second attack.

A

True

B

False

12. Someone who has smoked for 30 to 40 years probably will not be able to quit smoking.

A

True

B

False

13. Heart disease is the leading killer of men and women in the United States.

A

True

B

False