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What is the leading cause of death worldwide?
What is the leading cause of death worldwide?
- Triglycerides
- High levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C)
- Elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)
- Coronary heart disease (CHD) (correct)
What are some risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD)?
What are some risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD)?
- Lack of exercise and excess saturated fats in the diet
- Obesity and diabetes
- Cigarette smoking and chronic kidney disease (correct)
- Inherited defect in lipoprotein metabolism
What can lead to elevated cholesterol levels (hyperlipidemia)?
What can lead to elevated cholesterol levels (hyperlipidemia)?
- Excessive consumption of fruits and vegetables
- Lack of exercise and diet containing excess saturated fats (correct)
- Low levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C)
- Genetic factors only
Which of the following are spherical complexes of lipids and specific proteins?
Which of the following are spherical complexes of lipids and specific proteins?
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What can lead to a 30% to 40% reduction in CHD mortality?
What can lead to a 30% to 40% reduction in CHD mortality?
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