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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.

  1. Elevated cholesterol levels cannot increase your risk of developing heart disease.
    True    False

  2. A total cholesterol level of less than 200 mg/dL is desirable.
    True    False

  3. Eating saturated fat is what raises cholesterol levels the most.
    True    False

  4. Elevated cholesterol levels are always treated with medication.
    True    False

  5. Cholesterol is found only in animal tissues.
    True    False

  6. HDL cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein cholesterol) is considered the good cholesterol.
    True    False

  7. The American Heart Association recommends dietary intake of eggs be limited.
    True    False

Sources:

  • American Heart Association - Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update for 2002
  • National Cholesterol Education Program. National Institutes of Health
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    This screening assessment was reviewed and updated June 2007.

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