If results of a blood test show that you have an elevated cholesterol level, you have an increased risk for the development of coronary artery disease. Thus, it makes sense to do what is necessary to keep your cholesterol in an acceptable range. In fact, the American Heart Association and the National Heart, Lung, and blood Institute have concluded jointly that “the benefits of modifying serum cholesterol levels extend to men and women, young and old, those with high risk . . . and those with borderline high risk levels.”Cholesterol has become a household word in the past decade. Food advertising and labels focus on it. Cholesterol screening has become a nearly routine part of medical examinations, work-site wellness programs, and health fairs. But the bits and pieces of information you have probably heard from various sources may have failedto answer some basic questions, such as these: What is cholesterol in the first place? What constitutes an elevated cholesterol level? How much risk does an elevated cholesterol level pose, and when should you be concerned? What can you do to control your cholesterol level?*236\252\8*
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