It is no secret that Americans are battling with many health issues. High blood pressure, obesity can all be linked to the food we eat. There is a positive though, the decision to remove trans fat from foods. This decision has helped keep the cholesterol of the American people under control.
Key Takeaways:
- Cholesterol is a waxy substance that can build up in blood vessels and increase a person’s risk for heart disease.
- Triglycerides also decreased during the study period, from an average of 123 mg/dL in 1999-2000 to an average of 97 mg/dL in 2013-2014, according to the study.
- The declines in cholesterol levels over the study period may be due to efforts to remove trans fats from foods, the researchers.
“Cholesterol is a waxy substance that can build up in blood vessels and increase a person’s risk for heart disease.”