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Low Cholesterol Diet
PATIENT NAME _______________________________ SOC_______________
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Define cholesterol.
______ ______ A. It is a fatlike substance in the body.
______ ______ B. There are two types of cholesterol:
______ ______ 1. High density lipoprotein (HDL) helps to remove excess cholesterol
from the blood.
______ ______ 2. Low density lipoprotein (LDL) is most responsible for plaque
formation that clogs arteries.
______ ______ C. A cholesterol level between 200 and 240 increases risk of heart
disease while cholesterol greater than 240 doubles the risk of coronary
artery disease.
______ ______ D. The American Heart Association recommends three diets ranging
from preventive to very restrictive to control cholesterol.
Effects of fat on cholesterol.
______ ______ A. Saturated fat can increase cholesterol levels, i.e., hydrogenated
shortening, cocoa butter, and fats in meat and whole dairy products.
______ ______ B. Polyunsaturated fat can lower cholesterol levels, i.e., corn,
cottonseed, soybean, sunflower, and safflower oil.
______ ______ C. Monosaturated fat has no effect on cholesterol levels, i.e., peanut,
canola, and olive oil.
Risk factors for high cholesterol.
______ ______ A. Age.
______ ______ B. Family history.
______ ______ C. Smoking.
______ ______ D. Obesity.
______ ______ E. Lack of regular exercise.
______ ______ F. Male gender.
______ ______ G. Hypertension.
Foods to be avoided or limited to prevent high cholesterol.
______ ______ A. Organ meats, red meats, fatty poultry, bacon, cold cuts, hot dogs.
______ ______ B. Shrimp, shellfish, lobster, oysters, scallops.
______ ______ C. Baked goods made with eggs and shortening.
______ ______ D. Whole milk and milk products.
______ ______ E. Chocolate, margarine, salad dressings, peanut butter.
______ ______ F. Fried foods.
______ ______ G. Foods with coconut and palm oils, butter, and lard.
______ ______ H. Cashews, pistachios, macadamia nuts.
______ ______ I. Eggs.
Measures to decrease cholesterol.
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Low Cholesterol Diet
PATIENT NAME _______________________________ SOC_______________
______ ______ A. Eat foods high in fiber to decrease cholesterol.
______ ______ B. Exercise regularly.
______ ______ C. Decrease dietary intake of cholesterol:
______ ______ 1. Use low fat or skim dairy products.
______ ______ 2. Trim the fat from meats.
______ ______ 3. Cook by boiling, baking, or roasting instead of frying.
______ ______ 4. Use polyunsaturated butters and oils.
______ ______ 5. Eat poultry instead of red meats.
______ ______ D. Read labels to determine sources of saturated fats and cholesterol.
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