July 2007
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High Cholesterol
Food guide pyramid
A healthy diet is important, especially for those with high cholesterol. The food guide pyramid is designed to help people make healthy food choices.

Additional Information About High Cholesterol
Types of Cholesterol
You will generally hear about two types of cholesterol, often called the "good cholesterol" and the "bad cholesterol".
Body of Evidence
Atherosclerosis has 15 letters and as a medical condition can cause almost as many complications. This tongue twister is the medical term for fatty plaque buildup along the inner walls of an artery...

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