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Question 1

What is cholesterol

Answer 1

a waxy, fat like substance found in your blood. it’s essential for building cells and making certain hormones and vitamins

Question 2

types of cholesterol

Answer 2

1. LDL (low density lipoprotein)
2. HDL (high density lipoprotein)
3. Triglycerides

Question 3

what is LDL (low density lipoprotein)

Answer 3

It is often called ‘bad’ cholesterol because high levels can clog arteries

Question 4

What is HDL (High density lipoprotein)

Answer 4

Known as ‘good’ cholesterol
it helps remove LDL from your bloodstream

Question 5

What is triglycerides

Answer 5

A type of fat in the blood; high levels can also raise heart disease risk

Question 6

Why does cholesterol matter in your body

Answer 6

• building healthy cells
• producing hormones like estrogen and testosterone
  -making vitamin D
  -Digesting fats by producing bile

Question 7

How to keep cholesterol healthy

Answer 7

-eat healthy fats (olive oil, nuts)
-avoid trans fats and excessive saturated fats
-excercise regularly
-Don’t smoke
-Maintain a healthy weight

Question 8

What can excess LDL lead to

Answer 8

-Plaque buildup in artery walls
-Narrowed or blocked arteries
-increased risk of heart attack and stroke