Effects Of High And Low Cholesterol! Trivia Facts Quiz

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Our body needs cholesterol, but when too much to the "bad" cholesterol gets into our body, it can lead to serious complication, such as Corinary Heart Disease. It is important to include some form of physical activity, along with a healthy diet in order to minimize the risk of high cholesterol. Test Your Health IQ by taking this 7 question quiz. Achieve a minimum of 70% correct response and your name will be entered in a drawing to receive a prize. Please enter first, your BU separated by a hyphen with your first and last name in the "Your Name" field, ex. IT&S - John Smith. Enter the password that you received in the email and select "Start Quiz".

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1.

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that occurs naturally in the body?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
2.

Cholesterol comes from both animal and plant foods.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

Too much cholesterol in the blood can:
- A.
  
  Collect with other fats
- B.
  
  Closs the walls of the arteries
- C.
  
  Slow down or block blood flow to the heart of brain
- D.
  
  B and C
- E.
  
  All of the above
4.

HDL "high density lipoprotein" helps prevent fatty building in the arteries.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol leads to cholesterol buildup in the arteries.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

Control or reduce "bad" cholesterol by:
- A.
  
  Eating more saturated and trans fat
- B.
  
  Limit meat serving size
- C.
  
  Eat fish 2 to 3 times a week
- D.
  
  A and C
- E.
  
  B and C
7.

Regular physical activity will:
- A.
  
  Raise LDLS and lower HDLs
- B.
  
  Raise Triglycerides and lower LDLs and
- C.
  
  Lower LDLs and raise HDLs
- D.
  
  Lower Triglycerides and raise LDLs and
- E.
  
  Nove of the Above