Food and Nutrition
Dietary Management for
Hypertension	Diabetes Mellitus	Weight Reduction	Hypercholesterolemia

Hypercholesterolemia

	Introduction		Type Of Fat
	Table of Cholesterol Content Of Food

Introduction

Goals of dietary management:

• To maintain cholesterol level in normal range
• To reduce risk of cardiovascular disease

There are 3 methods to reduce your cholesterol level:

1. Restrict high cholesterol food.

2. Reduce fat intake

3. Increase your fiber intake

1. Restrict high cholesterol food.

• Dietary cholesterol when taken in excess can increase the LDL cholesterol levels.(refer table).
• The use of no more than 2-3 eggs yolk per week is allowed.
• Organ meats and offal are not encouraged.
• Prawn, squid , crabs and shellfish ( mussels , clams , cockles) can be include in your diet base on the frequency and amount of intake .
• In doubt, consult your dietitian .

2. Reduce Fat Intake

• Saturated Fat (SFA) raise blood cholesterol levels.
• Coconut milk is one of the major contributors to saturated fat intake.
• For home cooking : coconut milk if taken should be limited to 2 tablespoons twice a week in any dish.
• Eating out : no coconut milk, based gravy is allowed.
• Refer Healthy Eating Guidelines

3. Increase your dietary fiber intake

• Dietary fiber can lower your blood cholesterol level
• Source of fiber can be mainly found in fruits, vegetables, oatmeal, wholegrain