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I'm 14 and I have high cholesterol. I know it's sad, but I can't really decide what I eat. My parents buy the food. I'm jogging daily though. I'm just afraid I will die in my twenties. Plus high cholesterol runs in my family. My mom has it and does he parents. I really got it by genetics, but then with the food I eat it doesnt work all that great. What cna I do since I don't buy the food for the house. I don't want to die in my twenties.

first off, don't listen to the girl below me. this is very much something to worry about. at 14, you should not have high cholesterol. the human body is not designed to survive with high cholesterol. your second step is to research your problem. figure out why people get high cholesterol and why you got yours. it's most likely not just genetics alone. if that were the case, I'd have high cholesterol and I don't. I have really really low cholesterol levels based on my diet choices. third, figure out what you need to change. you might be able to figure it out on your own in your research or you may have to visit a dietitian or doctor. I strongly suggest a nutritionist. you need support from your parents, so tell them how strongly you feel about your problem (and theirs, as it sounds). go shopping with them and change your family's lifestyle. if you can't get them on board immediately, then make sure you go shopping with them for your own snacks and sneak a healthier lifestyle into theirs.

most importantly, do not give up.

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(Rating: 5) Thanks. Yeah my moms dad died because of high cholestero. Then her mom has had problems. And my mom is on meds for it. I don't want to be like that. Well Thanks a lot for the advice. I really do appreciate it. =]
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