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		Free Support, Just For You If you're managing your cholesterol, CRESTOR has a program that may be right for you, with free support and money saving offers. LEARN MORE > certain restrictions may apply

	PANEL EXPERT PROFILE Claudia M. González MS, RD, LD/N Claudia M. González MS, RD, has a consulting practice in nutrition, focusing on wellness, medical disorders, and prevention. She is also a consultant dietitian for weight loss centers, elderly services, food banks, children's centers, and diabetes community clinics, where she assesses patient's nutritional needs, monitors their clinical progress, helps them achieve their goals, and lectures them on the latest health issues. She also develops and reviews menus for the restaurant industry and catering services.
	ARTICLE The Keys to Eating Right If it seems like there's nothing but detours on the road to a healthier diet, we understand. And we want to help, because making the right choices now can help you steer your cholesterol in the right direction. It may even be able to help you slow the buildup of arterial plaque, a serious, progressive disease known as atherosclerosis
	ARTICLE Cholesterol and Your Diet Cholesterol is a fatty substance, also called a lipid, that's produced by the liver. It's also found in foods high in saturated fat, like fatty meats, egg yolks, shellfish, and whole-milk dairy products. It's a vital part of the structure and functioning of our cells. However, too much cholesterol in your blood may lead to a serious, progressive disease of the arteries called atherosclerosis.
	FROM THE MAGAZINE Make Over Your Diet I often get asked, 'What's the best diet? Is it the high-protein or the low fat diet?' As a registered dietitian, I keep myself up-to-date with the new diet trends, and I try to separate the good science from fad. And no matter what the new best-selling diet is on the market, in the end it's about the amount of calories you consume and physical activity.

YOUR DIET Resource Guide

	9 Snacks Under 150 Calories Despite what some best-selling diet books say, you don't have to avoid whole food groups when you snack. The nine recommended here by registered dietitian Leslie Bonci are all 150 calories or less.
	Grab-and-Go Breakfasts Need to eat and run? Try these healthy breakfast options for a morning meal on the move.
	Eating Wisely and Well Get your family's eating habits off to a healthful start by following these tips.
	Growing Vegetables in Containers Growing vegetables in containers is an easy way to experience the flavor and freshness of home-grown vegetables.
	Eating with the Pyramid To help you get the nutrients you need, let the USDA's Food Guide Pyramid guide your daily food choices.

The information on this Web site should not take the place of talking with your doctor or health care professional about how to manage and treat your high cholesterol. If you have any questions about your cholesterol or how it may contribute to the slow buildup of plaque in the arteries over time, a disease called atherosclerosis, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You should also talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you would like more information about CRESTOR or managing high cholesterol.

In adults, CRESTOR is prescribed along with diet for lowering high cholesterol. CRESTOR is also prescribed along with diet to slow the progression of atherosclerosis (the buildup of plaque in arteries) as part of a treatment plan to lower cholesterol to goal. CRESTOR has not been approved to prevent heart disease, heart attacks, or strokes.

Important Safety Information about CRESTOR

•	CRESTOR is not right for everyone, including anyone who has previously had an allergic reaction to CRESTOR, anyone with liver problems, or women who are nursing, pregnant, or who may become pregnant
•	Your doctor will do blood tests before and during treatment with CRESTOR to monitor your liver function
•	Unexplained muscle pain and weakness could be a sign of a rare but serious side effect and should be reported to your doctor right away
•	The 40-mg dose of CRESTOR is only for patients who do not reach goal on 20 mg
•	Be sure to tell your doctor if you are taking any medications
•	Side effects: The most common side effects are headache, muscle aches, abdominal pain, weakness, and nausea

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