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McClatchy Newspapers (MCT) - September is Cholesterol Awareness Month. Here's a quiz to help you figure out your awareness level. Answer the following statements true or false.
Highlights
1. Everyone older than 20 should have a cholesterol screening at least every five years.
2. Total cholesterol is a combination of your LDL and HDL.
3. LDL is the good cholesterol; HDL is the bad.
4. In general, the LDL goal for healthy people is below 160.
5. Women should aim for an HDL level of 50 mg/dL or higher and men should shoot for 40 mg/dL or higher.
6. A diet heavy in refined carbohydrates and alcohol and/or a sedentary lifestyle contribute to high levels of triglycerides.
7. A good goal for triglycerides is a level of less than 150 mg/dL.
8. Taking cholesterol-lowering drugs is not a substitute for appropriate lifestyle and diet modifications.
_Source: Nutrition Data, http://blog.nutritiondata.com
Answers: 1. True; 2. True; 3. False; 4. True; 5. True; 6. True; 7. True; 8. True
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