It's still the tried and true. We know that dietary modifications are important for healthy control of blood cholesterol. Develop a plan for reward. Change isn t easy. Although meeting a goal is enough reward, sometimes it doesn t hurt to give yourself an extra pat on the back.
Primary prevention is certainly more desirable.
The function of education is getting the word out and making people aware at an early age. Studies show that atherosclerosis can begin as early as in our teen-age years and people should be aware of risk factors that may contribute to this process, said Houser. Finally, don t expect yourself to be totally perfect, said Houser. Allow yourself forgiveness in meeting your goals. The important thing is to keep going.