10 Questions about Cholesterol and Diet – Things you should know
American Heart Association (Mar 2011)
The total amount of fat intake should be limited, whether or not the type of fat is ‘good’ or ‘bad’. Adequate physical activity, including aerobic exercise and muscle training, can also help to raise ‘good’ cholesterol (HDL cholesterol) and lower ‘bad’ cholesterol (LDL cholesterol) levels in your blood, so having an active lifestyle is important. Adults should aim to get at least 30 minutes of moderately to vigorous physical activity on most days of the week. |