THIS PRESENTATION IS ALL ABOUT CHOLESTEROL AND HOW HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA AFFECT OUR LIFE AND HOW IT CAN BE LOWERED WITH THE HELP OF HEALTHY DIET AND LIFESTYLE.

1. HYPERCHOLESTROLEMIA

2. WHAT IS CHOLESTEROL?
• A waxy fat like substance made in the liver, and found in
blood and living cells of body.
• Needed to make
 Cell walls
 Tissues
 Hormones
 Vit D
 Bile acid

3.  Hypercholesterolemia is a word for high levels
of cholesterol in the blood. Some people have
an inherited syndrome, which causes very high
levels of cholesterol. Untreated high cholesterol
raises the risk of heart disease and
cardiovascular problems.

6. Causes:
• Hypercholesterolemia causes include:
• Your genes (pure or familia hypercholesterolemia).
• A diet that includes a lot of saturated and/or trans fats.
• A lack of exercise.
• Tobacco products.
• Obstructive liver disease.
• Diabetes.
• Hypothyroidism.
• Anorexia nervosa.
• Chronic kidney failure.
• Nephrotic syndrome

7. Symptoms:
• Fatty skin deposits
called xanthomas over
parts of the hands,
elbows, knees, ankles
and around the cornea of
the eye
• Cholesterol deposits in
the eyelids
(xanthelasmas)
• Chest pain (angina) or
other signs of coronary
artery disease may be
present at a young age
• Cramping of one or both
calves when walking

8. NUTRITIONAL MANAGMENT
• REDUCE INTAKE OF TRANS AND SATURATED FAT
 Full-fat dairy
 Red meat
 Processed meat
 Fast food
 Baked goods and sweets
INCREASE INTAKE OF UNSATURATED FATS:
 MUFA
 PUFA
 Dietary fiber

11. “Enjoy the less healthy foods as occasional
treats, not as everyday meal choices,” Zumpano
says.

12. Prevention:
The healthy lifestyle changes that
can lower your cholesterol are:
• Eat a low-salt diet that emphasizes
fruits, vegetables and whole grains
• Limit the amount of animal fats
and use good fats in moderation
• Lose extra pounds and maintain a
healthy weight
• Quit smoking
• Exercise on most days of the week
for at least 30 minutes
• Drink alcohol in moderation, if at
all
• Manage stress

13. Management:
• Lose extra pounds. Losing
weight can help lower
cholesterol.
• Eat a heart-healthy diet. Focus
on plant-based foods, including
fruits, vegetables and whole
grains.
• Exercise regularly.
• Don't smoke.
• Eat foods rich in omega-3 fatty
acids. Omega-3 fatty acids don't
affect LDL cholesterol. But
they have other heart-healthy
benefits
• Add whey protein.

14. THANK YOU!