The panel examined the available evidence on coronary heart disease and high blood cholesterol and updated, where appropriate, the existing recommendations for management of high blood cholesterol in adults. Provides new recommendations for: patients with established coronary heart disease and others at high risk for coronary heart disease; HDL-cholesterol in coronary heart disease risk assessment; cholesterol lowering in women, the elderly, and young adults; physical activity and weight loss as components of dietary therapy; and delay of drug treatment in most young men and premenopausal women who are otherwise at low risk for coronary heart disease. Discusses cholesterol lowering and total mortality, and cost-effectiveness of cholesterol lowering.

Presents the National Cholesterol Education Program's updated recommendations for cholesterol management with examination of available evidence on coronary heart disease (CHD) and high blood cholesterol. Topics of discussion include: patients with established CHD and others at high risk; cholesterol lowering in women, the elderly, and young adults; physical activity and weight loss as components of dietary therapy; drug therapy; cholesterol lowering and total mortality; and cost-effectiveness of cholesterol lowering. Includes tables and dietary recommendations with sample menus.

This series of individually authored chapters examines the nature and extent of scientific advances in the nutrition sciences and describes both future opportunities in the field and barriers to progress. Despite concern about declining attention to nutrition in universities and medical schools, the authors offer a bright and challenging future in nutrition research and training that should generate enthusiasm among young researchers and teachers for this indispensable component of biology.

The Handbook of Lipids in Human Nutrition is a concise reference for professionals and students interested in the role of lipids in nutrition. Over 100 tables and illustrations provide quick access to the most current data available.