Evaluate your risk factors with regular check-ups. Work to reduce those risk factors you can avoid. Cut the amount and kinds of fat and cholesterol in your diet. Your total fat intake should be no more than 30 percent of calories. Your cholesterol intake should be less than 300 milligrams per day.
Cholesterol is found in foods such as beef, pork, poultry, dairy products, and egg yolks.
Control high blood pressure. Get regular exercise. Maintain your ideal weight. Working towards acknowledging risk factors and taking action can greatly reduce risk factors and result in overall better health of the world population for the future.