Maintain a Healthy Heart

Ways to maintain a healthy heart:

  • Don't smoke.
  • Eat a high fiber diet low in saturated and trans fat.
  • Eat 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables each day.
  • Choose low-fat dairy foods.
  • Get to, or stay at a healthy weight: ___________
  • Be physically active for 30 minutes on most days. This can be done 10 minutes at a time.
  • Keep your cholesterol in the healthy range. Your goals are:
  • Total Cholesterol_____ LDL______ HDL_____ Triglycerides _______
  • Keep your blood pressure in the healthy range.
    Your goal is ______/ ______

Record

Date Weight LDL Triglycerides HDL Blood Pressure
           
           
           
           
           
           
           

Remember, these are long-term goals. Don't become discouraged if you don't reach them overnight-who can? Just keep trying. Even with a little backsliding, you will still see results!