1. Lowering Your Cholesterol University Medical Center Community Education Program

2. Why Lower Your Cholesterol Risk of heart attack Risk of heart attack Risk of stroke Risk of stroke Measure your cholesterol Measure your cholesterol Total less than 200 Total less than 200 LDL less than 130 LDL less than 130 HDL greater than 40 HDL greater than 40

3. Risk Factors Diabetes Diabetes Cigarette smoking Cigarette smoking High blood pressure High blood pressure Family history Family history Men over 45 Men over 45 Women over 65 Women over 65

4. Making a Difference Lifestyle changes Lifestyle changes Quit smoking Quit smoking Lower your fat intake Lower your fat intake Exercise Exercise Small changes=Big differences Small changes=Big differences

5. Choose Healthy Foods Read food labels Read food labels Choose product with lowest fat Choose product with lowest fat Read ingredients Read ingredients Oils and shortenings are saturated fats Oils and shortenings are saturated fats Buy lean meats Buy lean meats Eat fresh fruits and vegetables Eat fresh fruits and vegetables

6. Now Do It! Be patient Be patient Be persistent Be persistent Results take one to three months Results take one to three months Talk to your primary care physician Talk to your primary care physician