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<strong>Heart</strong> disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.<br />

→ → → → → → →<br />

Risk factors for heart disease are:<br />

High Blood Cholesterol<br />

High Blood Pressure<br />

Smoking<br />

Diabetes<br />

Being Overweight<br />

and<br />

Lack of Physical Activity.<br />

Fortunately, there are steps you can take<br />

to reduce your risk of heart disease.<br />

Two of those actions you can take<br />

involve increased leisure-time physical activity<br />

and heart-healthy eating.<br />

Your community is involved in a <strong>National</strong> program,<br />

<strong>Heart</strong>s N’ Parks, that addresses heart-healthy<br />

eating and physical activity.<br />

There are individuals or community groups<br />

who can play a part in the <strong>Heart</strong>s N’ Parks<br />

program and its success.<br />

People can learn more and become involved<br />

in physical activity and heart-healthy<br />

eating activities at your department.<br />

Types of activities and programs offered<br />

along with dates, times and locations.<br />

The table on page 47 shows each stage of change and the corresponding message goal and suggestions.

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