High cholesterol

High cholesterol is when you have too much fat in your blood. Too much fat in your blood can cause a stroke (brain attack), heart attack, or heart disease. Here is what you can do to help lower your cholesterol.

Change the way you eat.

• Eat food that do not have much fat or grease.
• Eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables every day.
• Eat more whole grains and less red meats.
• Make an appointment with a dietician.

Set your goals by knowing your number:

• How much should I weigh?
• How much do I weigh?
• What is my cholesterol goal number?
• What is my cholesterol number?

Change what you do every day

• Exercise or walk every day
• Work hard on your diet and exercise to keep from being overweight
• Do not smoke

How can I tell if I have high cholesterol?

• Your doctor’s office does a blood test
• If you are at least 20 years old, you should have your blood tested to measure fat levels.

If you have high cholesterol:

• Take your medicines regularly.
• Make changes to your lifestyle.