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How often should you get your cholesterol levels checked? That depends upon your age, your lifestyle choices and whether there is a history of cardiac disease or other health problems in your immediate family. Most health care providers agree that men between the ages of 35 and 65 and women between the ages of 45 and 65 should have regular cholesterol screenings at least once a year.
When the results come back, your physician, or the person going over those results with you, may talk about ratios of �good cholesterol� to �bad cholesterol.� What exactly does that mean?
What else can I help you with?
need to know what cholesterol totals should be ?
need to know what cholesterol levels should be
Where can I find out more about cholesterol level?
You can learn more about cholesterol level at http://www.christianet.com/cholesterol/index.htm. It has everything you would need to know about cholesterol including the normal and healthy level of cholesterol.
How can I tell if my cholesterol is bad and how can I lower it?
Go to your family doctor and ask for a cholesterol test to be done. He or she will let you know your cholesterol levels and will be able to give you the advice you need to lower it.
Why do we need to know the presence of cholesterol in our body?
Cholesterol - is a fatty substance... too much of it in the bloodstream can cause blockages - leading to heart attacks.
How do you write ratios and equivalent ratios?
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Why do you need to know how much fat is in your ground chuck?
The leaner the meat is the healthier it is for you. Animal fat is high in HDL cholesterol which is the bad cholesterol. It is better to eat vegetable oils and fats that are high in LDL cholesterol or good cholesterol.
Why do food labels say no sodium then salt is listed in the ingredient sections?
Not much. If a food is vastly high in cholesterol, those with high cholesterol will know to avoid it. However most foods do not need a cholesterol label for people to know that it's high in cholesterol - you can just look at the ingredients if necessary and judge by the amount and order of high cholesterol products listed.
Where can I find information on the cholesterol hdl ratio?
To calculate your ratio divide total cholesterol by HDL. 240 divided by 68 = 3.5 So your total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol ratio (Cholesterol:HDL) is 3.5 to 1 (3.5:1). Here's a link to more information on cholesterol labs and ratios: http://www.lisanelsonrd.com/blog/lower-cholesterol-do-you-understand-your-lab-results.
What are the misconceptions about cholesterol?
One misconception is that there is good cholesterol and bad cholesterol. Your doctor will know the difference.
How can I help my husband with his high cholesterol?
High cholesterol can be causes by many many factors but i have taken the liberty to provide a link that will tell you everything you need yo know about what high cholesterol is and how to treat it http://www.emedicinehealth.com/high_cholesterol/article_em.htm
Who should know its cholesterol count?
Everyone should know what their cholesterol level is. If you are unsure of your current cholesterol level, you can visit your family physician to get tested.
Do you need LDL cholesterol to survive?
Cholesterol is made naturally in your body. Your body will always have LDL cholesterol.
