Q. Nutritional Management Goals for atherosclerosis?

The nutritional management goals include:

• Reduction of weight if overweight or obese

• Reduction in the intake of total fat, saturated fat and cholesterol

• Medication if required for treating lipid disorders and controlling BP

• B Lifestyle changes-increase in physical exercise, moderation in alcohol intake.

• No smoking, restricting coffee

• Consuming a balanced adequate diet, rich in calcium, chromium, iron and zinc

• Medical management is through various lipid lowering drugs