Chewing the Fat…A Conversation on Cholesterol - RWJUH Somerset
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11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Somerville Elks, Bridgewater
Understand cholesterol, the acceptable levels, the difference between total cholesterol, HDL and LDL, the role that fats and triglycerides play, modifiable and unmodifiable risk factors, signs and symptoms of elevated cholesterol levels, causes, screenings and diagnostic tools, medical interventions including medications such as statins and prevention strategies, including heart healthy diets focusing on low-sodium and low-fats.
Includes light, heart healthy lunch and healthy recipes.
Oxana Ovakimyan, MD, cardiologist
Tia Hagins, RD, community nutritionist