High cholesterol, a leading risk factor for heart disease, may be part of your genetic makeup. Anyone can have high cholesterol, even if you’re young, active and thin. We can help.
All adults age 20 and older should have their blood cholesterol checked at least every 5 years. Getting your blood cholesterol measured should be part of your overall plan of medical care.
We’ve developed cholesterol tools to help you make lifestyle changes, lower your cholesterol and lower your risk for heart disease. These tools include:
- Eating Right For a Healthier Heart
- Smart Heart Tracker Card
- Nutrition Quick Label Guide
- High Blood Cholesterol: What You Need to Know
printable pages (complete index of Believe in Better Health Toolkit files offered on this Web site with links to printable versions)