wtf high cholesterol

[dms2425]

hey I'm 18 years old ,I weight 170 pounds, and I'm 6'. Today I had a blood test and my cholesteros was rather high, this is my diet maybe you guys can help me out with it I dont know why my cholesterol is high

Meal 1: medium size bowl of cereal with low fat milk
Meal 2: 1 apple and 2 low fat yogurts
Meal 3: 2 chicken breasts or 2 meat steaks with rice and a medium potato
Meal 4: Oatmeal with protein shake (post workout)
Meal 5: what ever its for dinner at my house

 

[dms2425]

sry its Oatmeal and protein shake not with...

 

[aggies1ut]

Well, do you have a family history of high cholesterol? It's not just diet that contributes to heart disease and high cholesterol. There are many other variables.

 

[dms2425]

well yeah my family has cholesterol issues, so the diet is not the problem?

 

[LAM]

genetics is 80% when it comes to your cholesterol levels...

 

[Jodi]

Cardiovascular Exercise and a clean diet is the best to help your cholesterol.

 

[sara]

Jodi, would fish oil help dms?