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How Much Do You Know About Cholesterol?

Chris Woolston
CONSUMER HEALTH INTERACTIVE


1. Controlling your cholesterol will help prevent which of the following conditions?

Heart failure
Angina (chest pain)
Stroke
All of the above

2. Which of these steps will do the MOST to help lower your cholesterol level?

a. Choosing foods low in cholesterol
b. Choosing foods low in saturated fat
c. Choosing foods low in monounsaturated fat
d. Choosing foods low in polyunsaturated fat

3. What’s the best measure of your risk for a heart attack?

a. Your total cholesterol level
b. Your HDL, or “good” cholesterol
c. Your LDL, or “bad” cholesterol
d. Your cholesterol ratio

4. Which of these will help you control your cholesterol levels?

a. Regular exercise
b. Avoiding cigarettes
c. Alcohol in moderation
d. All of the above

5. Which of these foods contains the most cholesterol?

a. Three ounces of chicken (white meat, no skin)
b. One tablespoon of butter
c. One ounce of cheese
d. One large egg

6. Saturated fat is a villain when it comes to raising cholesterol levels. Which dish is highest in it?

a. Dinner of two pork chops and mashed potatoes with butter
b. Breakfast of two eggs, two slices of bacon, two sausage links, and two pancakes
c. Starbucks Cinnamon Scone
d. Starbuck’s White Chocolate Mocha
e. Large order of cheese fries with Ranch dressing



First published May 22, 2001


Last updated Jul 24, 2007


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