They are also lower in calories than foods that are high in fat. But limit fatty toppings and spreads like butter and sauces made with cream and whole milk dairy products. Foods high in starch and fiber are also good sources of vitamins and minerals. Remember, dietary cholesterol can raise blood cholesterol, although usually not as much as saturated fat. So it's important for your family to choose foods low in dietary cholesterol.
Dietary cholesterol is found only in foods that come from animals.
Egg whites and foods from plant sources do not have cholesterol. Being more active also can help you lose weight, lower your blood pressure, improve the fitness of your heart and blood vessels, and reduce stress. And being active together is great for the entire family. People who are overweight tend to have higher blood cholesterol levels than people of a healthy weight. Whatever your body shape, when you cut the fat in your diet, you cut down on the richest source of calories.