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Cholesterol Awareness

A half-day training course aimed at healthcare assistants who are supporting those with high cholesterol
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Introduction

This half-day course provides a comprehensive understanding of cholesterol, it’s role in the body and how to manage it for better health outcomes. Participants will gain the knowledge and tools needed to make informed lifestyle choices and support others in doing the same.

Course Contents

  • What is it?
  • Where it comes from
  • Functions of Cholesterol in the Body
  • Risk groups
  • Types of cholesterol
  • Health Implications of High Cholesterol
  • Importance of cholesterol tests
  • Test Results and Target levels
  • Factors Affecting Cholesterol Levels
  • Sources of Dietary Cholesterol
  • How to lower cholesterol
  • High-Cholesterol Foods
  • Understanding calorific and nutritional values
  • Reducing cholesterol rich foods
  • Healthier Snack Alternatives
  • Exercise and activity
  • Medication
  • Choice and capacity
  • Supporting healthier eating

Course Outcomes

Successful completion of this training course will result in the award of a certificate covering all aspects of the above course content

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