Test Your Knowledge about Cholesterol..!

Test Your Knowledge about Cholesterol..!

Dr. Manny's Health Quiz

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Test Your Knowledge about Cholesterol..!

Answer True or False below:

True  False	1. Exercising can lower your cholesterol.
True  False	2. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is good cholesterol.
True  False	3. Total cholesterol should remain below 200 mg/dl.
True  False	4. Olive oil is good for you.
True  False	5. You should eliminate all fat from your diet.

  

Dr. Manny's Health Quiz

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1. Exercising can lower your cholesterol.

Wrong! The correct answer is false: Unlike body fat, cholesterol can not be burned off through exercise.

2. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is good cholesterol.

Wrong! The correct answer is false: LDL is the bad cholesterol. High levels of it can block blood vessels and cause heart disease.

3. Total cholesterol should remain below 200 mg/dl.

Wrong! The correct answer is true: LDL cholesterol levels should be lower than 130 mg/dl, and high-density lipoprotein (HDL), which is considered good cholesterol, should be 35 mg/dl or higher.

4. Olive oil is good for you.

Right! The correct answer is true: You bet! This oil helps to lower total blood cholesterol including LDL, or bad cholesterol.

5. You should eliminate all fat from your diet.

Wrong! The correct answer is false: Fat is a necessary nutrient. Good fats help keep our bodies healthy and aid in maintaining balanced hormone levels.

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