How much do you know about cholesterol? Mark each of the following statements True or False.
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1. Nothing I do can lower my cholesterol. |
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2. All cholesterol in my blood is bad. |
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3. Exercise can’t help me control my cholesterol. |
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4. I don’t have to worry if my cholesterol is just a little high. |
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5. To lower my cholesterol, I just need to stop eating eggs. |
Answers
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FALSE. Your eating and exercise habits play a big role in controlling cholesterol. If you smoke, quitting can also help you get cholesterol under control. And your doctor can prescribe medicine if you need extra help.
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FALSE. Some cholesterol is needed for your body to work. And some types of cholesterol are better for your body than others.
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FALSE. Exercise increases the amount of HDL (good) cholesterol in your bloodstream. Exercise can also lower LDL (bad) cholesterol in your bloodstream. This is good for your body and your health.
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FALSE. Even if your cholesterol is just a little high, you are at increased risk for a heart attack or stroke.
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FALSE. Egg yolks are high in cholesterol. But eating foods that are high in saturated fats and trans fats is more likely to raise your cholesterol levels.
Online Medical Reviewer: Brittany Poulson MDA RDN CD CDE
Online Medical Reviewer: Daphne Pierce-Smith RN MSN
Online Medical Reviewer: Sravani Chintapalli Researcher
Date Last Reviewed: 05/01/2025
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