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I would like to present my research about cholesterol. Its been running in my family since my
Grandfather. When I was I have memories of my Mother checking constantly on them specially
my Grandfather. My Mother was concern because Grandpa was reluctant on following doctors
instruction.
I remember Mother saying that Grandpa said This may be a mistake I cannot be this sick They
messed something up. Grandpa would not accepted it and neither Mother or the rest of my
family. Grandma was alive and she did not suffer any cholesterol but had other conditions.
My Grandpa was a very good cook always making meals for everybody. Grandma had a good
appetite and Grandpa always wanted to cook all her cravings. The family got together and had a
talk with Grandpa. All of them express their concern for his health and how the high cholesterols
level will increased the risks of having a heart attack or a heart disease. Grandpa reply with Im
In the long run, he said that he was make an appointment with a different doctor and check again
because was sure someone made a mistake the results. Grandpa went to get a second opinion
Mom said that all family knew that there was not a mistake or such a thing but, Grandpa was in
denial of his condition and not willing to cooperate to at least control it.
We did another meeting in which also Grandma was included. We express that if he did not
follow the diet and exercise he was live us sooner and we did not want that to happen yet.
Grandma was willing to cooperate and follow the diet with Grandpa. She said, even though I do
not have any problems I will do it with you. Grandma will say listen to our kids they are right
stop being so stubborn. Grandpa will listen to Grandma always but, this time it was a big
challenge for him because his eating habits about red meat were disappointed.
Grandpa was a good eater, loved read meat, lamb, and fresh fish, chicken, did not like a lot of
vegetables because he as old stubborn and will say give me the meat vegetables are for the
rabbits . Grandpa does like fruits and will eating them sporadically.
I remember how hard it was for him to adjust to something new. He did not like the idea of
replacing his meals choices for doctors choice. My mother and uncles help. They clean the
fridge and got rid of all the unhealthy products. I remember mom crying and being worrying
about it. Grandpa got to the point of even go on his own to the restaurants to eat steaks.
One of those days, Grandpa told my Mother that will agree to follow the diet but it needed to be
in his terms not the doctor. He expressed his awareness of the situation and was not happy to
My Mother gathered with Grandpa and all the family to put the plan in practice. All of them will
take turns to go with Grandpa to the grocery store. Grandpa was very independent man but, will
go to the grocery store with his children. Grandma always stayed home and gave a list to
According to my Grandpa, the doctors diet was tasteless and for girls. The routine doctor
Lunch choices: All meats grilled, included more turkey, steamy vegetables, salads, chilies,
soups, avocado, rice and beans and including a fruit with his meal.
Dinner choices: Tuna salad sandwich, pesto pizza, pesto pasta, green and beans, lasagna
Exercise: Any kind of activity he will like to do. Grandpa chose walking and playing pool.
Doctor said to Grandpa lets have a break for a while on the red meat until we are more stable
with the levels are your cholesterol. I also remember eating barley and oatmeal soups and juices
Grandma would specially make for all of us. It was tasty and Grandpa liked it. Besides the diet,
Your body and food. Your body, and especially your liver, makes all the cholesterol you need and
circulates it through the blood. But cholesterol is also found in foods from animal sources, such
as meat, poultry and full-fat dairy products. Your liver produces more cholesterol when you eat a
Grandpa was able to recover in two months. His levels got normal and sporadically he will
continue to sneak out to eat meat. Grandpa got used to eat healthier and all family cooperated to
accomplish it.
What Can Cholesterol Do?
High cholesterol is one of the major controllable risk factors for coronary heart disease, heart
As your blood cholesterol rises, so does your risk of coronary heart disease. If you have other
risk factors such as smoking, high blood pressure or diabetes, this risk increases even
further. The greater the level of each risk factor, the more that factor affects your overall risk.
Your cholesterol level can be affected by your age, gender, family health history and diet.
When too much LDL (bad) cholesterol circulates in the blood, it can slowly build up in the inner
walls of the arteries that feed the heart and brain. Together with other substances, cholesterol can
form a thick, hard deposit called plaque that can narrow the arteries and make them less flexible.
This condition is known as atherosclerosis. If a clot forms and blocks a narrowed artery, a heart
Too much cholesterol in the blood can lead to cardiovascular disease. Heart disease is the No. 1
cause of death in the United States. Over 2,100 Americans die of cardiovascular disease each
The good news is, you can lower your cholesterol and reduce your risk of heart disease and
stroke.
It takes a team to develop and maintain a successful health program. You and your healthcare
professionals each play an important role in maintaining and improving your heart health.
Work with your doctor to determine your risk and the best approach to manage it. In all cases,
lifestyle changes are important to reduce your risk for heart attack and stroke. In some cases,
Learn how to make diet and lifestyle changes easy and lasting. Also make sure you understand
instructions for taking medication because it won't work if you don't take it as directed.
As part of a complete prevention and treatment program for managing your cholesterol and
lowering your risk of heart disease and stroke, your doctor may suggest some lifestyle changes.
Regardless of whether your plan includes drug therapy, you can do a number of things every day
To lower cholesterol, the American Heart Association recommends eating a dietary pattern that
emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, poultry, fish and nuts. You
should also limit red meat and sugary foods and beverages. Many diets fit that pattern, including
the DASH short for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension eating plan promoted by the
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and diets suggested by the U.S. Department of
Agriculture and the American Heart Association. The pattern can be easily adapted based on your
cultural and food preferences. Learn more about limiting certain fats in Know Your Fats.
Get moving
Being physically active is also important to prevent heart disease and stroke. Just 40 minutes of
aerobic exercise of moderate to vigorous intensity done three to four times a week is enough to
lower both cholesterol and high blood pressure. Brisk walking, swimming, bicycling or a dance
class is examples.
If you smoke, your cholesterol level is one more good reason to quit. And everyone should avoid
Eating a healthy diet and including exercise in your routine can give you the edge in the fight
against heart disease and stroke. Follow your doctor's advice carefully, and if you don't
understand something, ask. Let your doctor be your coach in combating heart disease and stroke.
Many people do not know their cholesterol is too high because there are usually no symptoms.
That's why it is important to have your cholesterol levels checked by your doctor.
Its vital to talk to the healthcare provider about assessing your risk for a heart attack or stroke.
Visit your healthcare provider to create an action plan that will help you make important lifestyle
Heart failure is more likely to happen as we age, but anyone can develop heart failure, which is a
serious, long-term (chronic) condition. But you can live a full and active life with the right
Most people who develop heart failure have (or had) another heart condition first. The most
common conditions that can lead to heart failure are coronary artery disease, high blood pressure
and previous heart attack. If youve been diagnosed with one of these conditions, its critical that
The American Heart Association is here to help. The best thing you can do for yourself is to
follow all of your healthcare providers instructions and make any needed changes in diet,
physical activity and lifestyle. This will help give you the highest possible quality of life.
The most important thing to remember if you are living with HF is that youre not alone. More
than 6 million Americans are living with heart failure, and over 900,000 new cases are diagnosed
each year. You can manage this condition. Learn more about the risks and costs associated with
HF.
Drug Treatment
Even if you begin drug treatment to lower your cholesterol, you will need to continue your
treatment with lifestyle changes. This will keep the dose of medicine as low as possible, and
lower your risk in other ways as well. There are several types of drugs available for cholesterol
lowering including statins, bile acid sequestrates, nicotinic acid, fibric acids, and cholesterol
absorption inhibitors. Your doctor can help decide which type of drug is best for you. The statin
drugs are very effective in lowering LDL levels and are safe for most people. Bile acid
sequestrates also lower LDL and can be used alone or in combination with statin drugs. Nicotinic
acid lowers LDL and triglycerides and raises HDL. Fibric acids lower LDL somewhat but are
used mainly to treat high triglyceride and low HDL levels. Cholesterol absorption inhibitors
lower LDL and can be used alone or in combination with statin drugs.
Once your LDL goal has been reached, your doctor may prescribe treatment for high
triglycerides and/or a low HDL level, if present. The treatment includes losing weight if needed,
Work Cited
"American Heart Association." American Heart Association. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Apr.
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"Nutrition.gov N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Apr. 2017.
"Powerful ideas for a healthier world." Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. N.p.,
learned in other courses at SLCC or before. Make specific references to your work in this
class and in the other courses. How did what you learn in the other courses enhance what
think about it now that the course is over. Have any of your assumptions or
this process? How will you approach (course topic) differently in the future?
Once, not long ago, the idea of "general education" was highly appreciated and most
importantly, encouraged for the advisors at SLCC. To study the courses was a formula
and a practice which advantages richly options that could be considered a life attitude,
that mixes curiosity, memory and accumulation of effort directed to the knowledge of all
possible subjects.
However, this notion has fallen into disuse and in disrepute. It seems to me, but perhaps
I'm wrong, that now "be educated", as badly says, it looks more like an extravagance and
especially when experiences touch the ends of the emotions and feelings. Joy, pain,
sadness, happiness, and life situations, is living in another way when we add a reference
from someone who has a similar one transmuted by way of literature and the arts to the
fact.
To have a balanced nutrition in my life, it is necessary to take food from the three food
groups, as indicated in the pyramid of food in adequate measure for a greater extent.
For example, group of cereals and tubers, secondly, of the Group of fruits and vegetables,
and thirdly, the products of animal origin and legumes. Of these three groups, highlights
six types of essential nutrients that the body needs and should be taken daily to have
optimum nutrition; such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and water.
There are various diets that involve a special selection of these foods as for example the
vegetarians, the vegan, the celiac, which depend on diseases such as diabetes, etc.
We have clear examples of the consequences of poor nutrition, since as pointed out us the
World Health Organization, malnutrition is one of the most important causes considered
diseases or, in the worst cases people dies as a result of poor nutrition.
Before I took this class I did not realized how important nutrition was. Because of my
busy schedule and responsibilities, it was hard for me to follow a regimen of meals. Now,
I know that is not okay to skip meals and eat a good diet full of nutrients its the best