Across
- 3. the biggest artery in your body; can be as round as a garden hose
- 5. the average heart is about the size of a ____
- 6. there are 60,000 ____ of blood vessels in your body
- 10. your heart pumps 2,000 _____ of blood per day
- 12. you should do at least 150 minutes of this per week for a healthy heart
- 14. cardiovascular ____ causes a death every 37 seconds in the U.S.
- 15. type of heart rate when your heart pumps the lowest amount of blood your body needs when you're calm, relaxed, sitting, or lying down
Down
- 1. the beating sound of your heart is caused by ___ valves opening and closing to let blood through
- 2. blood vessels relax when you're ____, meaning this activity is good for your heart
- 4. the number of portions of fruit and vegetables you should have per day
- 7. avoiding foods and drinks high in this ingredient helps heart health
- 8. ____ syndrome is a real thing, has similar symptoms to a heart attack, and is caused by a rush of stress hormones from an emotional or traumatic event
- 9. foods made with whole ____ are healthy for your heart
- 11. the highest your heart rate should be when you're on the move
- 13. type of heart rate that is ideal for building cardiovascular strength when exercising