The Simple 7

Life's Simple 7 Measures For Healthy Heart

  1. Never smoked or quit > 1 year ago
  2. Body mass index < 25kg/m²
  3. Physical activity of at least 150 mins (moderate intensity) or 75 mins (vigorous intensity) each week
  4. Four to 5 key components of a healthy diet consistent with current AHA guidelines
    Fruits and vegetables: ≥ 4.5 cups per day
    Fish (preferably oily): ≥ two 3.5-oz services per week
    Fiber-rich whole grains (1.1g fiber per 10g carbohydrate): ≥ three 1-oz-equivalent servers per day
    Sodium: < 1500mg per day
    Sugar-sweetened beverages: ≤ 450 kcal (36oz) per week
    Other dietary measures
      Saturated fat: < 7% of total energy intake
      Nuts, legumes, and seeds: ≥ 4 servings per week
      Processed meats: ≤ 2 servings per week
  5. Total cholesterol < 200mg/dL
  6. Blood pressure < 120/80mm Hg
  7. Fasting blood glucose < 100mg/dL