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Using medical
nutrition therapy, Manuel will assist you on achieving normal
levels of your total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol,
and triglycerides. Learn how to choose foods that can decrease your
“bad” cholesterol and increase you “good”
cholesterol. You will learn about omega 6 and omega 3 polyunsaturated
fats, monounsaturated fats, saturated fats, and how to implement these
fats into your diet.
Find out your nutritional needs and learn how to distribute your calories
using nutrient dense foods containing omega 3 fatty acids, fiber,
soy, antioxidants, and phytochemicals.
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Guidelines to
prevent cardiovascular disease:
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If overweight/obese, especially
with concomitant hypertension and high lipid levels, individuals need
to reduce towards his/her desirable body weight; moderate exercise
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Decrease dietary saturated fatty acids
to about 10% of total calories and increase polyunsaturated to about
10% of total calories. |
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Decrease dietary cholesterol to 300
mg/day or less; but continue to consume high quality protein from
lean meats and vegetables. |
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Increase complex carbohydrates and
dietary fiber. Consume dietary carbohydrates from cereal grains, vegetables
and fruits to about 55-60% of total energy and reduce intake of sugars
and sweets. |
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Limit dietary salt (sodium is about
40% sodium chloride) because of its relationship to hypertension.
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If alcohol is consumed, drink in moderation
(two or less drinks per day). |
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