HOPE course cardiovascular project
Imagine a traffic jam, one that slows every car for miles to a stop. Now imagine a traffic jam that could be deadly. That’s exactly what could happen if your arteries become clogged. The blood that supplies your body with important nutrients and keeps you alive could come to a shocking and deadly stand still. All because of a faulty diet.
I sat down today with a few people to test their knowledge and find out their opinions when it comes to their dietary health and cardiovascular health in general. I thought it would be best to pick out a range of people to interview and see how each subject responds to the same set of questions. Our first interviewee is from Polk High School, 15 year-old, Hannah Williams.
1) How many times do you eat fast food a week, Hannah?
Oh, probably about 3 or 4 times a week. I’m usually busy with my friends or school and both of my parents work so if I’m out and about or mom and dad don’t have time to make a meal, I usually stop at a fast food place.
2) Are you particular about the foods you eat?
No, not really. I’m totally fine with my current weight and all so I just eat what I want.
3) How much do you know about the cardiovascular system?
Just that it has like your heart and veins and stuff in it. In class, we call it the circulatory system I think.
4) Ok. Why is it important to be informed about cardiovascular diseases and the dangers of an unhealthy heart?
I’m not really sure.
5) Alright, Hannah. Last question, do you ever worry about the health of your heart now or in the future?
No, not really. I’m young so it’s fine now. My family doesn’t have a history of heart problems either so I’m not really worried. I’m sure I’ll be fine.
The next person I interviewed was 32 year-old, Clinton Rowe. Rowe is the manager of a local organic food store and also happens to be an avid runner.
1) How many times do you eat fast food a week?
None, usually, unless I’m eating with a friend. I know that fast food isn’t good for you and is
I sat down today with a few people to test their knowledge and find out their opinions when it comes to their dietary health and cardiovascular health in general. I thought it would be best to pick out a range of people to interview and see how each subject responds to the same set of questions. Our first interviewee is from Polk High School, 15 year-old, Hannah Williams.
1) How many times do you eat fast food a week, Hannah?
Oh, probably about 3 or 4 times a week. I’m usually busy with my friends or school and both of my parents work so if I’m out and about or mom and dad don’t have time to make a meal, I usually stop at a fast food place.
2) Are you particular about the foods you eat?
No, not really. I’m totally fine with my current weight and all so I just eat what I want.
3) How much do you know about the cardiovascular system?
Just that it has like your heart and veins and stuff in it. In class, we call it the circulatory system I think.
4) Ok. Why is it important to be informed about cardiovascular diseases and the dangers of an unhealthy heart?
I’m not really sure.
5) Alright, Hannah. Last question, do you ever worry about the health of your heart now or in the future?
No, not really. I’m young so it’s fine now. My family doesn’t have a history of heart problems either so I’m not really worried. I’m sure I’ll be fine.
The next person I interviewed was 32 year-old, Clinton Rowe. Rowe is the manager of a local organic food store and also happens to be an avid runner.
1) How many times do you eat fast food a week?
None, usually, unless I’m eating with a friend. I know that fast food isn’t good for you and is