Low Cholesterol Diet
Fat is a major energy source for the body. However, it is not the body's only source of energy, and too much fat in the diet can be harmful. It is especially bad for the circulatory system because it raises blood cholesterol levels that can contribute to heart attack or stroke.
These diets are designed to reduce fat and cholesterol to levels recommended by the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP). NCEP is made up of 40 private and governmental groups coordinated by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Both diets have the following goals:
- decrease total dietary fat, especially saturated fat
- decrease dietary cholesterol
- limit sodium intake
- increase intake of fiber and complex carbohydrates
- decrease calories if needed to reach a healthy body weight
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