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Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol

… blood. There are two main types: HDL (high density lipoprotein) or 'good' cholesterol LDL (low density lipoprotein) or 'bad' cholesterol …
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Lipid Panel

… include cholesterol , triglycerides , high-density lipoprotein (HDL) , and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) . This panel measures: Total cholesterol …
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Metabolic Syndrome

… triglycerides , elevated blood sugar, and low HDL cholesterol . Together, this group of … taking medicine for high triglycerides High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. Men: … risk factor for CAD. Weight loss lowers LDL cholesterol and reduces all of the risk …
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Healthy Eating: Eating Heart-Healthy Foods

… high-fibre foods. Choose foods that are low in saturated fat, trans fat, and … fat you eat . Trans fat raises the levels of LDL ("bad") cholesterol and also lowers high-density lipoprotein (HDL, or "good") …