1. This information is provided by the H.E.E.L. Program. Health Education through Extension Leadership (H.E.E.L.) is a partnership among the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and the Kentucky School of Public Health. Moving for Health: Heart Disease Get Moving Kentucky! Moving for Health Lesson Series

2. This information is provided by the H.E.E.L. Program. Health Education through Extension Leadership (H.E.E.L.) is a partnership among the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and the Kentucky School of Public Health. Objectives At the end of this lesson you will be able to answer the following questions: What is heart disease? What are the risk factors for heart disease? How does physical activity affect heart disease? What can I do to decrease my risk of heart disease?

3. This information is provided by the H.E.E.L. Program. Health Education through Extension Leadership (H.E.E.L.) is a partnership among the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and the Kentucky School of Public Health. What is Heart Disease? Your heart and circulatory system move blood which carries oxygen and nutrients to your body Heart disease occurs when there is a problem with any part of this transportation system Heart disease is the leading cause of death for adults in Kentucky

4. This information is provided by the H.E.E.L. Program. Health Education through Extension Leadership (H.E.E.L.) is a partnership among the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and the Kentucky School of Public Health. Risk Factors Both men and woman are at risk There are modifiable risk factors and non- modifiable risk factors –Modifiable risk factors Those that may be changed through lifestyle and behaviors –Non-modifiable risk factors Those that cannot be changed

5. This information is provided by the H.E.E.L. Program. Health Education through Extension Leadership (H.E.E.L.) is a partnership among the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and the Kentucky School of Public Health. Non-Modifiable Risk Factors Increasing age Gender Family History

6. This information is provided by the H.E.E.L. Program. Health Education through Extension Leadership (H.E.E.L.) is a partnership among the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and the Kentucky School of Public Health. Modifiable Risk Factors Cigarette/tobacco use High blood cholesterol Poor nutrition High blood pressure Physical inactivity Diabetes Overweight Alcohol use Stress

7. This information is provided by the H.E.E.L. Program. Health Education through Extension Leadership (H.E.E.L.) is a partnership among the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and the Kentucky School of Public Health. Heart Disease and Physical Activity Regular physical activity… –Helps control body weight –Raises HDL (good) cholesterol –Improves the heart’s work capacity –Reduces blood pressure –Helps relieve stress …Therefore, it can decrease the risk of heart disease

8. This information is provided by the H.E.E.L. Program. Health Education through Extension Leadership (H.E.E.L.) is a partnership among the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and the Kentucky School of Public Health. Heart Disease and Physical Activity Aerobic activities can strengthen your heart –Brisk walking –Jogging –Swimming –Dancing –Biking

9. This information is provided by the H.E.E.L. Program. Health Education through Extension Leadership (H.E.E.L.) is a partnership among the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and the Kentucky School of Public Health. Heart Disease and Physical Activity Moderate intensity activity 30 minutes or two 15 minute intervals Aim for 5 days a week

10. This information is provided by the H.E.E.L. Program. Health Education through Extension Leadership (H.E.E.L.) is a partnership among the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and the Kentucky School of Public Health. What Can I Do About Heart Disease? Maintain a healthy weight Don’t smoke Have your cholesterol and blood pressure checked Limit alcohol intake Be aware of your diabetes risk Be physically active

11. This information is provided by the H.E.E.L. Program. Health Education through Extension Leadership (H.E.E.L.) is a partnership among the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and the Kentucky School of Public Health. Summary Heart disease occurs when there is a problem with any part of the transportation system There are both modifiable and non- modifiable risk factors Aerobic, physical activities for 30 minutes, 5 days a week can reduce your risk

12. This information is provided by the H.E.E.L. Program. Health Education through Extension Leadership (H.E.E.L.) is a partnership among the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and the Kentucky School of Public Health. This presentation was brought to you by the Get Moving Kentucky! Program Manual Lesson written by: Linda Jouridine, Ed.D. Denise Rennekamp The development of the HEEL program was made possible by Senator Mitch McConnell with funds earmarked for the University of Kentucky, College of Agriculture, Lexington, KY and budgeted through the CSREES/USDA Federal Administration.