Cardiovascular Disease Project

Fitness/Exercise

Yes

No

Sometimes

I do vigorous exercise for at least 150 minutes each week (30 min/five days a week). Examples: walking, brisk walking, biking, swimming etc.

yes

I do exercises to enhance my muscle tone at least 3 times each week. Examples: weight training, yoga, etc.

yes

I use part of my leisure time participating in physical activities. Examples: dancing, playing with my kids, gardening, golf, bowling etc.

yes

I look for additional ways to incorporate activity each day. Examples: taking the stairs, parking far out, walking to school, walking the dog etc.

yea

Nutrition/Eating Habits

Yes

No

Sometimes

I eat a variety of foods each day.

yes

I eat at least 5 servings of fruit and vegetables EVERY day.

x

I limit the amount of fat, saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol I eat each day.

x

I limit the amount of sugar I eat each day (including soft drinks).

x

I limit the amount of salt I eat by cooking with small amounts, not adding table salt and avoiding salty snacks.

yes

I make a habit of reading the food labels for what I eat and buy.

x

Stress Control

Yes

No

Sometimes

I have a job, go to school or do other work that I enjoy.

yes

I find it easy to relax.

x

I recognize early and prepare for events or situations that might be stressful for me.

yes

I am able to cope with daily stresses without undue emotional distress.

x

I participate in group activities that I enjoy.

yes

I am able to use stress management techniques when I am in stressful situations.

yes

I am able to express my feelings and emotions to others and in appropriate ways.

x

Health

Yes

No

Sometimes

I get yearly checkups.

x

I get 7-9 hours of sleep every night.

x

I avoid cigarettes.

x

I do not use smokeless tobacco.

no

I consume alcohol in moderation (no more than 1 a day).

yes

I do not overuse prescription drugs.

no

I do not use illegal drugs.

no