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Lowering Your CholesterolLowering Your Cholesterol
University Medical CenterUniversity Medical Center
Community Education Community Education ProgramProgram
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Why Lower Your CholesterolWhy Lower Your Cholesterol
Risk of heart attackRisk of heart attack Risk of strokeRisk of stroke Measure your cholesterolMeasure your cholesterol
Total less than 200Total less than 200 LDL less than 130LDL less than 130 HDL greater than 40HDL greater than 40
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Risk FactorsRisk Factors
DiabetesDiabetes Cigarette smokingCigarette smoking High blood pressureHigh blood pressure Family historyFamily history Men over 45Men over 45 Women over 65Women over 65
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Making a DifferenceMaking a Difference
Lifestyle changesLifestyle changes Quit smokingQuit smoking Lower your fat intakeLower your fat intake ExerciseExercise
Small changes=Big differencesSmall changes=Big differences
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Choose Healthy FoodsChoose Healthy Foods
Read food labelsRead food labels Choose product with lowest fatChoose product with lowest fat
Read ingredientsRead ingredients Oils and shortenings are saturated fatsOils and shortenings are saturated fats
Buy lean meatsBuy lean meats Eat fresh fruits and vegetablesEat fresh fruits and vegetables
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Now Do It!Now Do It!
Be patientBe patient Be persistentBe persistent Results take one to three monthsResults take one to three months Talk to your primary care physicianTalk to your primary care physician