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What Can A Person With High Cholesterol Eat?
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Total Cholesterol Goals
A blood test is used to measure cholesterol levels. A persons total cholesterol level is determined from measurements of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and triglycerides. Standard total cholesterol goals for adults are:
- Less than 200 mg/dL is desirable
- Between 200 - 239 mg/dL is considered borderline
- Over 240 mg/dL is considered high
Lifestyle Changes
The first step to improving cholesterol levels is through lifestyle changes...
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