The longer a person is obese, the more they are at risk for problems. Many chronic diseases are linked with obesity. And obesity is hard to treat. Because of these reasons, prevention is very important.
The cholesterol in your blood comes from the foods you eat and your liver. Your liver makes all of the cholesterol your body needs.
When trying to make heart-healthy changes to your lifestyle and diet, it is helpful to know some basics about nutrition.
How many cups of vegetables should you eat each day? How about milk? Meat? The My Plate eating plan can help you find out.