Facts About Cholesterol And Saturated Fat

• 50% of all Americans have a cholesterol level of over 200 (drugdigest.org)

• 25 Million Americans are on cholesterol-lowering drugs (National Institute of Health)

• 65% of Americans are overweight which is commonly associated with high cholesterol levels (American Heart Association)

• 70 Million Americans are diagnosed with heart disease, the #1 cause of death in the U.S. (National Institute of Health)

• 900,000 Americans have heart attacks or strokes every year (American Heart Association)

• 18.2 Million Americans have Diabetes. High cholesterol level is common in Diabetics. 1.3 Million Americans are diagnosed with Diabetes each year (American Diabetes Foundation)

• Lowering cholesterol can reduce cancer risk (MSNBC Report Karen Collins RD)

• Consumer interest in lowering cholesterol is primary reason for success in food products such as Soy Milk, Fiber Cereals & Breads, etc.

• “Reduction in consumption of Saturated Fat is the most important step in reducing cholesterol” (American Heart Association)

Facts About Sodium

• American Public Health Association (www.apha.org) has passed a resolution calling for a 50% reduction in salt consumption which will save 150,000 lives per year

• High Sodium intake is the #1 cause of high blood pressure which is directly related to heart attacks and strokes. (American Heart Association)

Facts About Lactose

• As many as 50 Million Americans suffer from Lactose Intolerance.

• Learn abut Lactose Intolerance in children and teens at KidsHealth.org.