Cholesterol chart

Normal levels indicated in the Cholesterol Chart : Cholesterol can be both good and bad for the human body and it is vital that you control the cholesterol levels in our bloodstream in order to minimize the risks of number of health issues such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. You can check the cholesterol levels with the help of a blood test. The cholesterol level scale is used to measure the cholesterol levels in your body. The details are then compiled in a cholesterol chart that indicates the exact level of LDL "bad" cholesterol, HDL "good" cholesterol, triglycerides, total cholesterol, and Cholesterol Ratios. The cholesterol is measured in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl) and you will find the cholesterol levels you are expected to maintain by referring to the normal levels indicated in the cholesterol chart. The normal levels indicated in the cholesterol chart can be understood from the cholesterol level table below:

Total cholesterol -	Desirable (Normal) – less than 200
	Borderline high – 200 – 239
	High – 240 and above
LDL Cholesterol -	Desirable (Normal) – less than 130
	Borderline high - 130 - 159
	High - 160 and above
HDL Cholesterol -	Desirable (Normal) - 50 and above
	Borderline high - 40 – 49
	High - Less than 40
Triglycerides -	Desirable (Normal) - Less than 200
	Borderline high - 200 - 399
	High – 400 and above

Food Chart to reduce high cholesterol: You can consult with an expert dietician for a food chart to reduce high cholesterol. Food chart to reduce high cholesterol will typically include permitted foods, foods to be avoided, and foods that can be consumed in limited quantities. Food items such as egg white, refined oils, mayonnaise made in vegetable oil, skimmed milk, and fruits like oranges, papaya, apple, water-melon, and guavas can be eaten in limited quantities. You can also eat lean meat, fish, and chicken provided they are steamed, roasted, baked, or cooked without fat. You need to strictly avoid fats, canned or processed foods, nuts, puddings, cakes, fried food, and milk products such as cream and cheese. You dietician will recommend high fiber food items, and whole grams and pulses.

Cholesterol diet chart: Cholesterol diet chart alone will not be sufficient and you need to supplement it with a healthy lifestyle in order to keep cholesterol related health problems at bay. You may also opt for a cholesterol diet chart that includes nutritional values of individual food items to help you make a healthy food choice. Instead of low food intake, try to have three meals in a day.

LDL HDL cholesterol chart: The average diet of Americans is high in fat and carbohydrates that are mainly responsible for causing the level of cholesterol in the bloodstream to go high.
LDL or "bad" cholesterol is narrows the arteries by depositing cholesterol in the walls causing congestion. On the contrary, HDL or “good” cholesterol carries away cholesterol from the arteries to the liver in order to eliminate it from the body. The HDL levels indicate your body’s ability to eliminate excess cholesterol from your body.

High levels of LDL put you at a higher risk of stroke and heart disease and it is crucial that you undergo a regular check up and get your LDL HDL cholesterol chart. Your doctor will interpret the LDL HDL cholesterol chart and suggest you a proper diet and treatment plan if required.