High Cholesterol Management (3 Sessions) (SCH-NUT-00025)

Heart disease is the fourth leading cause of death in Hong Kong. According to data from the Centre for Health Protection, heart disease accounted for 11% of all deaths in 2011.

Cholesterol is primarily categorized into low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. Low-density cholesterol, often referred to as 'bad cholesterol,' is a major contributor to coronary heart disease.

Suitable for People who are interested in healthy diet to manage high blood pressure and high blood cholesterol. 

A 2019 meta-analysis study* showed that nutritional diet therapy can help improve multiple vitality indexes, including: 

-    lower bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein) by 20%
-    Reduce triglycerides by 22% 

High Cholesterol Management (3 Sessions): To be used within 3 months

The first consultation lasts approximately 45 minutes, followed by two healthy eating follow-up sessions, each lasting about 35 minutes.
(Consultation varies due to individual needs):

• Lifestyle, dietary habit and medical history questionnaire
• A bioelectrical impedance analysis: weight, height, body fat and muscle mass, BMI and basal metabolic rate
• Recommendation on cholesterol lowering foods.
• Review dietary and exercise records
• Revise dietary recommendations according to your needs
• Nutrition education: Informative handouts, food products recommendations and nourishing recipes will be provided

Nutrition consultation location: 

WeWell Healthcare(Central)：1408, 14/F, Wing On House, 71 Des Voeux Road Central

Tel：(852) 2529 9008

Service Hours：

Mon - Fri：9am - 1:00pm, 2:00pm - 6pm

Sat：9am - 1:30pm

Sun and Public Holidays: Closed

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References:
*Welty, F.K. (2020). Dietary Treatment to Lower Cholesterol and Triglyceride and Reduce Cardiovascular Risk. *Current Opinion in Lipidology, 31, 206-231.
*Ross, L. J., Barnes, K. A., Ball, L. E., Mitchell, L. J., Sladdin, I., Lee, P., & Williams, L. T. (2019). Effectiveness of dietetic consultation for lowering blood lipid levels in the management of cardiovascular disease risk: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. *Nutrition & Dietetics: The Journal of the Dietitians Association of Australia, 76(2), 199–210. https://doi.org/10.1111/1747-0080.12509