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Cholesterol (What could happen if we have too much? (Arteries become…
Cholesterol
What could happen if we have too much?
Arteries become clogged
Atherosclerosis (stiffening and narrowing of arteries)
High blood pressure
Strain put on the heart
Blood clots
Heart attack
Stroke
What is it?
A type of fat
Made by liver
Gained from food
Meat
Dairy
Eggs
Why is it needed?
Creates cell membranes
Used to make Vitamin D
Used to make bile
LDLs and HDLs
HDL
High density lipoprotein
'Good' cholesterol
Contains mostly protein
Carries cholesterol away from cells and to the liver
LDL
Low density lipoprotein
'Bad' cholesterol
Contains lots of cholesterol
Delivers cholesterol to cells
Can build up and clog arteries