To learn more about the cholesterol and triglycerides, Passeportsanté.net offers a selection of associations and government sites dealing with the subject of hyperlipidemia. You will be able to find there Additional Information and contact communities or support groups allowing you to learn more about the disease.

Canada

Quebec Public Health Department

In the column “Prevention in medical practice”, there is a pdf document filled with concrete recommendations on dietary lipids. It indicates, among other things, the saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol content of several foods. Also on the site, several tips for eating well.

www.santepub-mtl.qc.ca

Link to the pdf document: www.santepub-mtl.qc.ca

Heart and Stroke Foundation

A national, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to prevent and reduce disability and death from cardiovascular disease and stroke.

www.fmcoeur.com

Quebec government’s Health Guide

To learn more about drugs: how to take them, what are the contraindications and possible interactions, etc.

www.guidesante.gouv.qc.ca

United States

National Cholesterol Education Program

A program of the National Institutes of Health of the United States whose objective is to promote the prevention of cardiovascular diseases through the reduction of cholesterol levels. Several information for the general public and health professionals.

www.nhlbi.nih.gov

France

French Society of Atherosclerosis

The NSFA is a non-profit organization that supports atherosclerosis research and educates the public and physicians on the prevention of lipid disorders. More information on the content of different types of fat in many foods.

www.nsfa.asso.fr

 French Nutrition Society (SFN): http://www.sf-nutrition.org/