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TIPS TO HELP YOU CONTROL CHOLESTEROL
National Cholesterol Education Month 2000

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Take control of your health. Know your cholesterol numbers—Be an active partner with your healthcare professional in getting and keeping them in control.
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Take control of your grocery shopping. Read food labels—Choose foods low in saturated fat and cholesterol.
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Take control of portion sizes. Learn what one serving or portion looks like.
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Take control of your weight. Aim for a healthy weight.
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Take control of your refrigerator. Stock it with fresh fruits, vegetables, and low-fat or fat-free dairy foods.
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Take control of your activity level. Do moderate physical activity—like brisk walking—for at least 30 minutes on most, and preferably all, days of the week. No time? Do 3, 10-minute segments on as many days as you can.

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