TABLE 8.

Effect of lifestyle on blood lipids.

Lifestyle effects on blood lipids	Recommended classification	Evidence level
Lower TC and LDL-C
Weight management	I	A
Increase physical activity	IIa	B
Lower TG
Reduce alcohol consumption	I	A
Increase physical activity	I	A
Weight management	I	A
Elevate HDL-C
Increase physical activity	I	A
Weight management	I	A
Smoking cessation	IIa	B

TC: total cholesterol; LDL-C: low-density lipoprotein cholesterol; TG: triglycerides; HDL-C: high-density lipoprotein cholesterol.