Healthy Cholesterol Levels. Your doctor can test your blood to find out your cholesterol levels. Many health fairs and clinics offer free cholesterol screening. The chart below tells you about proper cholesterol levels. These levels have been set by the Federal Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.
Triglycerides are another type of cholesterol found in the blood stream.
An elevated triglyceride level can also be a risk for coronary artery disease. A low fat diet in addition to avoiding alcohol and simple sugars can be used to lower triglyceride levels. If we want longer, healthier lives, we need to improve our food choices and activity patterns. The Dietary Guidelines makes certain goals clear. Eating a variety of foods each day, especially grain products, vegetables and fruits, is important.