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Know Your Cholesterol Number

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Topic: Blood Cholesterol
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Sort Desciption: Are you Heart Healthy? Do you know your cholesterol numbers? Do you know the new cholesterol guidelines? ...

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Are you Heart Healthy? Do you know your cholesterol numbers? Do you know the new cholesterol guidelines? Your first step to heart healthy living is to assess your risk. Complete the heart healthy challenges by checking yes, no, or do not know. Heart Healthy Challenges Do not Yes No Know n n n n n n My total cholesterol (TC) is 200 or higher. n n n n n n My low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is 100 or higher. n n n n n n My high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is 40 or lower. n n n n n n My triglyceride (TG) number is 150 or higher. n n n n n n My blood pressure (BP) is >140/90 mmHg or Im on antihypertensive medication. n n n n n n I smoke. n n n n n n I have diabetes (high blood sugar). n n n n n n I have a parent, brothers, sisters, or children who have had a heart attackmales before age 55, females before age 65. n n n n n n I exercise less than three times a week. n n n n n n I am overweight or obese. n n n n n n I am over 45 years, if male or over 55 years, if female. If you answered yes or do not know to two or more statements, you need to take steps to reduce your risk of getting heart disease. New Cholesterol Guidelines Why are cholesterol numbers and risk factors important to your heart health? The National Cholesterol Education Program (coordinated by the United States National Institutes of Healths (NIH) National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute) issued new cholesterol guidelines in 2001. These guidelines emphasize these issues: Know all your numbers. Have a complete fasting lipoprotein profile (TC, LDL, HDL, and TG) done as a first test. More restricted LDL and HDL numbers High triglycerides are a risk factor. Know your multiple risk factors. Dietary and lifestyle changes are keynutrition, physical activity, and weight control. Strict cholesterol lowering treatments. VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY PUBLICATION 348-018 REVISED 2002 Know ...

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