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Hyperlipidemia results from increased level of cholesterol and/or triglyceride in the blood. Hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia are the most common causes for atherosclerosis which will enhance the risk of coronary heart disease and strokes.

Hypercholesterolemia exists when there is high cholesterol or LDL-C (low-density lipoprotein cholesterol) in the blood. 

＊ Cholesterol levels for adults

Dietary Principles for Hypercholesterolemia

1. Maintain ideal body weight:
   The formula is [body high2(m) ×22]    (Maintain in ±10 % )
2. Intake six different types of food (Balanced intake of all types of food) including milk, cereals, vegetables, fruits, and oil. 
3. Avoid high cholesterol food.
4. Use liquid vegetable oils in place of solid fats.
5. Intake fiber-rich food like different kinds of vegetables, brown rice, whole wheat bread, and unprocessed beans.
6. Limit alcohol intake.
7. Have a moderate lifestyle (moderate exercise).

Triglycerides blood density often changes with the types and amount of fat people consume. When people fasting more than 12 hours, triglycerides occurs when its blood density is higher than normal. This disease often co-exist with attributions like obesity and overdrinking that could also cause coronary heart disease, and fatty liver and pancreatitis.

Diet principal for Triglycerides

1. Maintain ideal body weight. Good weight control will evidently reduce TG (Triglyceride) level in the blood.
2. Eat CHO (Carbohydrate) Whole grains contain soluble fiber food like cereals, and avoid food and drink with sugar. (e.g. dessert, honey, coke, ice cream, chocolate)
3. Consume fish rich in W-2(ω-3) fatty acid.
4. It’s not appropriate to drink wine
5. For other dietary restrictions, refer to dietary principles for Hypercholesterolemia.

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