National Cholesterol Education Month

Did you know that in addition to older adults, children and young adults can have high cholesterol? In fact, more than 102 million American adults (20 years and older) have total cholesterol levels at or above 200mg/dL -- this is ABOVE healthy levels -- AND more than 35 million of these people have levels of 240 mg/dL OR HIGHER which puts them at risk for heart disease.

September is National Cholesterol Education Month - Now is as good a time as any to get your blood cholesterol checked AND learn what your cholesterol levels mean!!

The Licensed and Registered Dietitians at the Family Nutrition Center can help. We can teach you how to prevent high cholesterol or lower your cholesterol if it is high. HOW? We will go over your lipid profiles and your food and lifestyle choices and make recommendations to help you meet your personal cholesterol goals. We're hear to help; give us a call. 954-972-2123