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Percent of adults given and following medical advice.
| Given the recommendation to lower serum cholesterol | Percent given the advice who are following the recommendation | SE |
|---|---|---|
| Told to eat less high-fat or high-cholesterol foods 81.8% (yes) | 82.8 (80.7, 84.7) | 1.0 |
| Told to control weight or lose weight 59.4% (yes) | 84.0 (81.3, 86.3) | 1.2 |
| Told to increase physical activity or exercise 69.9% (yes) | 78.0 (75.4, 80.3) | 1.2 |
Results are given as [mean (95% CI) SE].
