More than 12,000 Olmsted County residents have accepted the CardioVision 2020 challenge to make a
commitment to heart-healthy living. CardioVision 2020 aims to reduce the burden of heart disease in
Olmsted County through personal commitment and community action.
Our goal is to have Olmsted residents commit to the CardioVision 2020 Five Personal
Goals. That will put us well on the way to a healthier future for our community. Those personal goals
are:
- Five servings of fruits and/or vegetables per day and choose only lean or extra lean meats and
low-fat dairy products.
- 30 minutes of physical activity most, if not all, days of the week.
- Tobacco-free lifestyle and zero exposure to environmental tobacco smoke.
- Total cholesterol <200 mg/dl (LDL <100 mg/dl for individuals with coronary heart
disease).
- Blood pressure <130/85.
You can participate in helping to us reach the community goal by encouraging a friend to join you. Better
yet, get several friends to join. Send them an e-mail challenge by filling in the form shown below. Take this opportunity to challenge a friend to meet the CardioVision
2020 personal goals, and while you're at it, challenge that friend to a daily walk, a heart healthy diet,
quitting smoking, a blood pressure check or a cholesterol check.
Together, we can make a difference!
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