Cholesterol Quizzes Online & Trivia

1. false-false. your blood cholesterol is primarily made up of two kinds of cholesterol. ldl (low-density lipoprotein) is the bad cholesterol because when too much of it circulates in the blood, it can slowly build up in the wall of the arteries that feed the heart and brain. hdl (high-density lipoprotein) is the good cholesterol because it helps remove bad cholesterol from arteries and prevents blockage. triglyceride is a form of fat. it is made in your body and also comes from food. people with high triglycerides often have high cholesterol, high ldl cholesterol and low hdl cholesterol level.

1. false-false. first and foremost you should check your lifestyle habits. are you a smoker? do you eat too much saturated fat, trans fat or cholesterol? are you physically inactive? all of these modifiable factors can affect your cholesterol levels. before starting you on medication, your physician will probably address your diet and exercise and smoking habits. if heart-healthy eating, at least 30 minutes of moderately vigorous physical activity on five or more days of the week and quitting smoking dont lower your cholesterol, your doctor may prescribe medication. even if youre taking medication, its important to maintain a heart-healthy lifestyle.

FalseFalse As you have heard here many times before, the best way to a healthier you is to address your diet, exercise and supplementation regimen. Many studies have shown the effectiveness of quality supplements on your levels.

Yes, cholesterol contributes to the risk of heart attacks. When it combines with fat and calcium, it forms plaque. Plaque can build up on the walls of arteries, choking off blood flow in a condition called arteriosclerosis. The plaque can break off in chunks, which form blood clots, or it can start to put pressure on the heart itself. Over time, this can lead to a heart attack or ‘myocardial infarction.’ In myocardial infarction, one of the coronary arteries gets blocked (usually by plaque) and the lack of blood supply starts killing off muscle cells in the heart. This is a painful condition and weakens the heart through cell death (necrosis). In severe cases, it can be fatal, and this is the main cause of death for adults in the developed world.