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Cholesterol Quiz



1. What are the steps you can take to reduce your high blood cholesterol?

a) Follow the TLC Diet (low saturated fat, low cholesterol).

b) Be more physically active.

c) Lose weight if you are overweight.

d) Take your cholesterol lowering medication if prescribed.

e) All of the above.

2. Which food does not have a lot of saturated fat?

a) Coconut oil.

b) Whole milk.

c) Chicken, with skin.

d) Butter.

e) Whole wheat bread.

3. Which food does not have a lot of cholesterol?

a) Steak.

b) Banana.

c) Shrimp.

d) Butter.

e) Egg.

4. My LDL-cholesterol goal is?

a) Less than 200 mg/dL.

b) Between 130 mg/dL -100 mg/dL.

c) Less than 100 mg/dL.

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