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It is well established that diet is one of the most important factors to consider in treating dyslipidemia. Through dietary treatment can reduce plasma cholesterol and triglycerides. This is independent of the origin of dyslipidemia.

Within a dietary treatment for dyslipidemia is important to the selection of foods and for this we must take into account the following caloric distribution.

* Carbohydrates: 50-60%
* Fats: 25-35 -%
* Saturated fat: <7%
* Mono-unsaturated fats: 20%
* Poly-unsaturated fats: 10%
* Protein: 15-20%
* Cholesterol: <200 mg / d
* Soluble fiber: 20-30 g / d. Read the rest of this entry »