[Changes in nutrition habits in obesity and hyperlipoproteinemia]

Lowering of cardiovascular risk factors has a favorable effect on the manifestation of arteriosclerotic vascular diseases. The dietetic measures constitute the therapeutic basis of this; atherogenic low-density lipoproteins (LDL) are lowered and at the same time the high-density lipoproteins (HDL) are raised. The lowering of alimentary cholesterol intake and selection of suitable fats with a high percentage of polyunsaturated fatty acids is at the forefront. The diet should be supplemented by roughage and soya proteins. In particular, obese patients with disorders of lipid metabolism should pay attention to the guidelines indicated.