Step 1 Diet for High Cholesterol provided by Healthcastle.com Nutrition Note: The American Heart Association no longer uses the terms "Step 1" and "Step 2" in reference to heart-healthy diets. These terms, however, still appear in some older materials and journal articles. The Step 1 Diet was created and recommended by the National Cholesterol Education Program NCEP as an inital diet for most patients with high cholesterol. This diet was usually recommended for a period of 3 months. If blood cholesterol does not improve, Step 2 Diet was then recommended. In May 2001 the NCEP released new guidelines for cholesterol management. The American Heart Association accepted and endorsed this report. For people at high risk or who have known cardiovascular disease, NCEP and AHA have adopted and now recommend the new Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) diet. Summary of the "old" Step 1 Diet for High Cholesterol Total Fat Saturated fat Polyunsaturated fat Monounsaturated fat Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol < 30% total calories 8-10 total calories up to 10% total calories up to 15% total calories >55% total calories ~15% total calories 300 mg/dL Examples of food in the Step 1 Diet Lean Meat/Fish/alternatives Eggs Low Fat Dairy Fats/Oils Breads/Grains/Rice/Pasta Vegetables Fruits < 6 oz/day < 4 yolks/wk (2 whites= 1 yolk) 2 - 3 servings/d <1% fat < 6 - 8 tsp/day >6 servings 3 - 5 servings/day 2 - 4 servings/day Click here for more information on NCEP Step 1 diet. For a detailed customized plan, please consult with your Registered Dietitian. [Read other related High Cholesterol Diets articles]

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