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What is one of the purposes of fat in the diet according to the text?
What is one of the purposes of fat in the diet according to the text?
- Aids in muscle building
- Adds flavor to foods and helps feel full longer (correct)
- Provides quick energy bursts
- Increases cholesterol levels in the body
What does cholesterol do in the body?
What does cholesterol do in the body?
- Travels in the bloodstream independently
- Is not essential for bodily functions
- Aids in vitamin absorption
- Forms structure for cells and helps in hormone production (correct)
Which lipoprotein is often referred to as the 'good' cholesterol?
Which lipoprotein is often referred to as the 'good' cholesterol?
- HDL (correct)
- LDL
- IDL
- VLDL
How does LDL (low-density lipoprotein) contribute to heart disease risk?
How does LDL (low-density lipoprotein) contribute to heart disease risk?
What happens when there is excess cholesterol in the blood according to the text?
What happens when there is excess cholesterol in the blood according to the text?
Which substance, found in foods like orange juice and cereals, can help block the absorption of cholesterol due to its cholesterol-lowering properties?
Which substance, found in foods like orange juice and cereals, can help block the absorption of cholesterol due to its cholesterol-lowering properties?
What is the main goal of cholesterol lowering treatment mentioned in the text?
What is the main goal of cholesterol lowering treatment mentioned in the text?
Which type of fat, primarily found in vegetable oils like canola, olive, and peanut oils, can help lower LDL cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol?
Which type of fat, primarily found in vegetable oils like canola, olive, and peanut oils, can help lower LDL cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol?
What is the term used for the trapped cholesterol that makes the artery wall less flexible?
What is the term used for the trapped cholesterol that makes the artery wall less flexible?
Which foods high in fat, sugar, and alcohol can increase the risk for heart disease, as mentioned in the text?
Which foods high in fat, sugar, and alcohol can increase the risk for heart disease, as mentioned in the text?
