Controlling Cholesterol

Nearly 105 million American adults have total blood cholesterol values of 200 mg/dL and higher, and about 37 million American adults have levels of 240 or above, according to the American Heart Association. In adults, total cholesterol levels of 240 mg/dL or higher are considered high, and levels from 200 to 239 mg/dL are considered borderline-high.

Diet is one obvious factor that affects cholesterol levels. High intake of saturated fat is linked with higher cholesterol levels. But diet also has …