Coca-Cola, Mars, Burger King, Wendy's, McDonalds and many other brands spend above average on Spanish-language TV ads to promote nutritionally poor products and to steer consumer trends, according to a new report. Consequently, their decisive spending has contributed to poor diets and disease in multicultural communities.
Cholesterol is a waxy, fatlike substance; and when cholesterol amasses it causes the narrowing and blockage of the carotid or coronary arteries, increasing the likelihood of stroke, angina (chest pain) and heart attack. While individuals of all ages and backgrounds can have high cholesterol, the Latino community lags behind others when it comes to their maintenance and awareness.
