Cholesterol
Lowering your number can reduce heart attack risk
Did you know that heart disease, the nation's number one killer, claims a life every 34 seconds?* A major contributor to these statistics is high cholesterol, which is measured as total cholesterol of 200 mg/dL or higher.*
To control your cholesterol:
- Get a cholesterol screening
- Eat foods low in saturated fat and cholesterol
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Exercise regularly
- Follow your physician's recommendations
*Source: American Heart Association
What Your Cholesterol Levels Say About Your Health
A cholesterol blood test is used to find out if you have high cholesterol. It is almost impossible to have cholesterol levels that are "too low" except in very unusual illnesses.
Learn what your test results mean to your health.
Are you up on high cholesterol?
Your cholesterol is considered high if total cholesterol is 240/mg/dL or greater and/or high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is less than 40.*
*Source: American Heart Association
What can help me reach my cholesterol goal?
Diet, exercise and medication can all help you control your cholesterol level. Remember to discuss with your doctor all treatment options that are available to you.
Reading Food Labels: Cholesterol and Sodium
Learn about food labels by zeroing in on what’s recommended for cholesterol and sodium in your diet.
