high cholesterol 101

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Prevention

To reduce your risk of high cholesterol, take these steps:

• Quit smoking.
• Exercise regularly.
• Eat a heart-healthy diet rich in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, and low in saturated and trans fats.
• Maintain a healthy weight.

Pay special attention to diet: Fewer than 30 percent of your total daily calories should come from fat, and fewer than 7 percent should come from saturated fat.

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