Test Your Knowledge of Cholesterol
Answer "true" or "false" to the following questions. Then read your answers to find out how much you know about cholesterol.
Elevated cholesterol levels cannot increase your risk of developing heart disease. True False A total cholesterol level of less than 200 mg/dl is desirable. True False Eating saturated fat is what raises cholesterol levels the most. True False Elevated cholesterol levels are always treated with medication. True False Cholesterol is found only in animal tissues. True False HDL cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein cholesterol) is considered the good cholesterol. True False The American Heart Association recommends dietary intake of eggs be limited. True False
Elevated cholesterol levels cannot increase your risk of developing heart disease. True False
A total cholesterol level of less than 200 mg/dl is desirable. True False
Eating saturated fat is what raises cholesterol levels the most. True False
Elevated cholesterol levels are always treated with medication. True False
Cholesterol is found only in animal tissues. True False
HDL cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein cholesterol) is considered the good cholesterol. True False
The American Heart Association recommends dietary intake of eggs be limited. True False
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