Table III.

ATP III: Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes

Dietary regimen

• Reduction in saturated fats and cholesterol

• Total fat limited to no more than 30% of intake, with specific reduction in trans fatty acids

• Add three tablespoons of plant stanols/sterols in margarine form

• Add five to nine daily servings of fiber (fruits, vegetables, oat bran, psyllium seed)

Regular physical activity—at least 30 minutes daily of such activities as walking, climbing stairs, housework, or yardwork

Weight loss

Adapted from National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel (ATP) III guidelines. JAMA 2001;285:2486–2497.5