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  • Which kinds of fats increase your cholesterol level?
    Eating too much saturated and trans fats can raise cholesterol so it's best to limit those fats.
  • Which cholesterol is "GOOD" ?
    There is no GOOD Cholesterol
    LDL
    HDL
  • Why does cholesterol get high?
    High cholesterol happens when you eat too much unhealthy food, don't exercise, smoke, or if it runs in your family.
  • Which of these is NOT a factor of metabolic syndrome?
    High blood pressure and elevated blood sugar levels
    Low cholesterol
    High triglycerides (greater than 150mgl)
    High waist measurement (35 inches or more)
  • How can you tell if you have high cholesterol?
    You usually can't tell without a blood test because it doesn't cause obvious symptoms.
  • How do doctors check for high cholesterol?
    They do a blood test called a lipid panel to measure cholesterol levels.
  • Which foods should you AVOID to lower your cholesterol?
    fruits and veggies
    beans and legumes
    baked goods and cookies
    whole grains and cereals
  • Can high cholesterol run in families?
    Yes sometimes high cholesterol is passed down through families.
  • How can you lower cholesterol?
    Exercise 30-60 minutes each day
    Smoke cigarettes
    Drink soda or juice each day
    Ignore food labels
  • Which of these methods should you AVOID when cooking?
    Frying
    Steaming
    Baking
    Broiling
  • What are good cholesterol levels?
    For most people total cholesterol should be under 200
  • What happens if cholesterol is too high?
    Having high cholesterol can lead to heart disease or stroke because it blocks your arteries.
  • What is cholesterol?
    Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in your body and some foods. It's needed for building cells and making hormones.
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