Table 4.

General Cardiovascular Knowledge: % Answering Correctly (N=298)

	% Answering Correctly
1. A large waist can increase your risk of heart disease.	65.3%
2. Foods high in sodium can increase blood pressure.	83.2%
3. Lard has a low amount of saturated fat.	59.7%
4. Saturated and trans fat can raise cholesterol levels.	81.8%
5. Blood pressure of 140/90 is considered high.	46.6%
6. Overweight/obesity can increase cholesterol.	91.6%
7. Physical activity can reduce the risk for heart disease.	87.6%
8. Only people with high cholesterol should follow a heart-healthy diet.	64.4%
9. Nonsmokers can die from second-hand smoke.	81.9%
Overall Accuracy Rate for General CVD Knowledge	73.6%