cholesterol Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
what is it
A
a fatty wax like substance
2
Q
Essential for…
A
the manufacture of cell walls and hormones
3
Q
Sources
A
prawns
liver
dairy foods
beef brain
eggs
meat
shrimps
cheeseburger
4
Q
LDL
A
Lazy, less healthy
contains high % of cholesterol
deposits cholesterol in the artery walls (causing blockages)
5
Q
HDL
A
healthy, hard working
removes cholesterol and carries it back to the liver (we want more HDL)
