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Chapter 26: Noncommunicable Diseases and Disabilities

Student Web Activities Lesson 1: Cardiovascular Diseases

Introduction:
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in this country. In this lesson, you learned how you can start taking care of your heart so that you are less likely to be part of that statistic in the future. One of the major risk factors for heart disease is your blood cholesterol level. At this Web site you can learn about the types of blood cholesterol, and how to keep them at desirable levels.

Links to Explore:
High Blood Cholesterol: What You Need to Know
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/chol/wyntk.htm

Directions:

    • Click on the link and read the report.
    • After you have read it, answer the following questions.

1.
What are the symptoms of high cholesterol?
2.
What is a desirable total cholesterol level?
3.
What does mg/dL mean?
4.
Which type of cholesterol is “bad” cholesterol, and what is a desirable level?
5.
When is “good” cholesterol a major risk factor for heart disease?
6.
Name three things you can change to affect your cholesterol levels.
7.
Name three things you cannot change that affect your cholesterol levels.
8.
Is it true that if you are taking drugs to control your cholesterol levels, you do not need to worry about lifestyle changes?
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