Cholesterol and the risks described
The leaflet describes cholesterol as a fat-like substance in the blood. Too much can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke.
Why a blood test matters
According to the leaflet, high cholesterol has no symptoms and most people discover it through a blood test. If untreated over time, it can cause chest pain, heart attack or stroke. MOM encourages workers to check their cholesterol with a doctor and visit a medical clinic, particularly when enrolled by their employer in the Primary Care Plan; the PDF links to nearby medical centres.
Five illustrated food and activity messages
The five messages are to have a balanced diet; eat less salty food; stay active with sports such as soccer, badminton or cricket; use low-fat yoghurt or milk in cooking and avoid coconut milk; and eat less fatty meat, with mutton as the English example, removing visible fat before cooking or eating. Mandarin localises some examples, including beef and table tennis, without changing the overall guidance.
References retained with the publication
The leaflet cites HealthHub’s “Healthy Eating for Lowering Cholesterol” from December 2021 and “Hyperlipidemia” from February 2022. These dates identify its source material; they are not the date of a new diagnosis or treatment recommendation.
Official source
Written independently from official MOM source material.