1.    Take control of your health. Know your cholesterol number – be an active partner with your healthcare professional in getting and keeping them under control.

2.    Take control of your grocery shopping. Read food labels. Choose food low in saturated fat and cholesterol.

3.    Take control of portion sizes. Learn what one serving or portion looks like.

4.    Take control of your weight. Aim for a healthy weight.

5.    Take control of your refrigerator. Stock it with fresh fruits, vegetables and low-fat or fat-free dairy foods.

6.    Take control of your activity level. Do moderate physical activity like brisk walking for at least 30 minutes on most and preferably all days of the week. No time? Do 3, 10- minute segments on as many days as you can.