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Cholesterol levels between 200 and 240 mg/dl increase heart disease risk, while obesity adds strain on the heart and contributes to fatty plaque buildup in blood vessels. To lower heart disease risk, a low-fat diet and regular exercise, such as a progressive walking program, are recommended. A diet rich in chicken, turkey, fruits, and vegetables, while avoiding fried foods, can help maintain ideal body weight and cholesterol levels under 200 mg/dl.

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06OBESIT

Cholesterol levels between 200 and 240 mg/dl increase heart disease risk, while obesity adds strain on the heart and contributes to fatty plaque buildup in blood vessels. To lower heart disease risk, a low-fat diet and regular exercise, such as a progressive walking program, are recommended. A diet rich in chicken, turkey, fruits, and vegetables, while avoiding fried foods, can help maintain ideal body weight and cholesterol levels under 200 mg/dl.

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OBESITY AND HYPERCHOLESTEREMIA


Cholesterol levels between 200 and 240 mg/dl increase your risk of heart disease. Obesity increases the
workload on your heart, and excessive lipids (fats), cholesterol, and triglycerides increase the fatty plaque
that forms on blood vessels, making them narrow. To decrease your risk of heart disease, you should make
exercise and a low-fat diet part of your lifestyle, a practice recommended by doctors to maintain an ideal
body weight and a cholesterol level under 200 mg/dl. A progressive walking program, beginning with 5
minutes of brisk walking and progressing to 30 minutes daily, is recommended. You can accomplish a low-
fat diet by eating more chicken, turkey, plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, and less beef and yellow
cheese. You should avoid fried foods and eat those prepared by baking or broiling.

Thompson, J. & Wilson, S. (1997). Health Assessment for Nursing Practice. St. Louis: Mosby.

This guide may be printed for free distribution to patients and families. All rights reserved. © Copyright 1998 by Mosby.

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