Cholesterol guidelines
those with moderate risk (2 or more risk factors plus an under 10 percent risk of a heart attack in 10 years) or those with 0 to 1 risk factor.
According to the report, the absolute benefits for people at the lower levels of risk are less clear cut and the recent clinical trials do not suggest a modification of treatment goals and cut points.
Lifestyle changes (good nutrition, physical activity, and weight control) continue to be very important in cholesterol management. Lifestyle changes also have the potential to reduce cardiovascular risks through several mechanisms beyond the lowering of LDL cholesterol.
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