1. Do you smoke?
2. Are you overweight?
3. Do you exercise less than 3 x 30 minutes per week?
4. Do you have a high cholesterol reading (over 5)?
5. Do you suffer from high blood pressure?
6. Do you have a family history of heart disease or stroke?
7. Do you have a family history of diabetes?
8. Does stress seem to overwhelm you?
9. Do you eat takeaway foods at least once a week?
10. Is your diet high in animal fats?
11. Do you eat the fat on meat and chicken skin?
12. Do you usually eat fried foods?
13. Do you eat less than 5 portions of fruit and vegetable a day?
14. Does your dinner plate usually consist of meat and potatoes?

Did you answer yes to most of these questions? The more risk factors you have the greater your chance of heart disease. Why not make some small changes today?

A heart attack can be a warning sign to prompt you to change your lifestyle, but unfortunately not everyone survives a heart attack. The Heart Foundation promotes healthy habits from a young age.

For personal advice from a dietician call the Heart Mark Diet Line on:

0860 223 222

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