Metabolic syndrome prevention & management

Definition and criteria of dyslipidemia

• Dyslipidemia is elevation of total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, or triglycerides, or a low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol in blood.

Prevalence of dyslipidemia

Risk factors of dyslipidemia

Complications of dyslipidemia

Prevention and management of dyslipidemia

Diet management

Foods and recipes to avoid in dyslipidemia

• Avoid eating foods that are high in saturated fat (such as animal oils, margarine, shortening, mayonnaise, egg, milk, butter, etc.).
• Avoid eating processed foods that are high in hidden fat.
• Avoid frying in oil when cooking.

Good foods and recipes for dyslipidemia

• Below is a list of recommended foods, but don’t go overboard.
• Instead of frying in oil, try baking or broiling.

Control of sugar intake

• Excessive sugar intake raises triglyceride levels in blood (dyslipidemia).
• Be cautious of hidden simple sugars. Reduce fruit intake to 50-100 kcal per day.

Management of alcohol consumption

Effects of alcohol consumption on blood lipids and optimal levels of alcohol consumption

• Excess alcohol drinking can raise triglyceride level in blood, leading to hyperlipidemia.
• Up to two drinks per day for men and up to one drink per day for women are considered to be safe.

Exercise management

Effects of exercise on dyslipidemia

• Regular exercise decreases cholesterol levels by increasing lipoprotein lipase activity.
• Regular exercise also lowers triglycerides and improves HDL levels.

Proper exercise to prevent and manage dyslipidemia

Monitoring of blood lipid level/drug therapy

Monitoring of blood lipid level

• Alterations in blood lipid levels should be monitored regularly with routine blood tests.

Drug therapy

• Anti-hyperlipidemic drugs are used for patients who are diagnosed with dyslipidemia.