Cholesterol Flashcards

1
Q

The two types of cholesterol are ____ &
____.

A

HDL(high-density lipoproteins) & LDL(low-density lipoproteins)

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2
Q

Trans fat increases the ___ in the bloodstream and lowers the ____

A

LDL, HDL (respectively)

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3
Q

You can increase HDL by _________, and ___________

A

Exercising and eating mostly monounsaturated, polyunsaturated fats

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4
Q

LDL is increased by _____, _____, and _______

A

Smoking, drinking alcohol and eating transfat.

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