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Q&A with Australian Health Practitioners
What are the risk factors for developing high cholesterol?
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Lisa Yates
Dietitian
I graduated with a Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Sydney in 1996 and have been working part time in private practice … View Profile
Risk factors for high cholesterol include:
- family history of high cholesterol, heart disease, stroke, blood pressure, obesity, diabetes
- being overweight
- having diabetes, PCOS, insulin resistance, Metabolic Syndrome
- age - although these days more kids are developing high cholesterol based on poor diet and lack of exercise
- poor diet - high in saturated fat, low in fibre, high glycemic index
- sedentary lifestyle
For individual dietary advice seek help from an accredited practising dietitian (APD).
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Nicole Senior
Dietitian, Nutritionist
I'm an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritionist, consultant, author, speaker and food and health enthusiast. I love talking and writing about food and health.(please note, … View Profile
In addition to Lisa's answer, women's cholesterol generally goes up after menopause so this period is especially important for healthy lifestyle, especially limiting weight gain and enjoying a heart-friendly diet. It's important because heart disease is still the biggest killer of Australian women. If you'd like to know how to achieve a heart-friendly cholesterol-lowering (and enjoyable) diet, grab a copy of Eat to Beat Cholesterol for great tips, delicious recipes and eating plans - available at http://www.greatideas.net.au/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=Eat+to+Beat+CHolesterol&x=0&y=0&osCsid=bfe10ffcf326a0083321d2f12bf1c9dc
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