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YOUR CHOLESTEROL MANAGEMENT PLAN
YOUR CHOLESTEROL MANAGEMENT PLANTRANSCRIPTYou will work with your healthcare provider to set up your cholesterol managementplan. Everyone’s plan is different.“Having a low fat to low salt diet will be really good for you and I can give yousome information on the way out that you can take to read over about that.”But they all include making healthy lifestyle changes like…Eating healthier, one way to do this is to eat less fat and cholesterol. Choose freshfoods often. Increasing the amount of fruits and vegetables you eat will also increasethe amount of fiber in your diet.Getting more physical activity is also a common part of cholesterol managementplans.If you smoke, quitting smoking is a very important part of your plan.And most plans also include taking medication to help keep your cholesterol levelswithin a healthy range for you.Your cholesterol level will be tested on a regular basis. A simple blood test is all that’sneeded.Based on these results, you will work together with your healthcare provider to decideif any changes need to be made to your plan, including possible changes in yourmedication, food choices, and exercise.Regular visits with your healthcare provider can help you stay motivated and help youfind the resources you need.And remember; don’t make any changes to your cholesterol plan without first20%talkinggradient meshwith your healthcare provider.healthclipshealthclipshealthclipshealthclips4% gradient meshThis program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, orsuitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.hc_ha_10235_98_en_t00002.pdf healthclips© Milner-Fenwick, Inc.5% gradient mesh
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