lipids Flashcards
cholesterol risk increases with _____.
age
Cholesterol
type of lipid that is essential for good health and an important componet of cell membranes, brain, and nerve cells and bile
How is high cholesterol measured?
blood test
HDL does?
reduces risk of heart disease and stroke “helper”
Recommendations for those who need a lipid profile
Adults every 4-6 years
children between 9-11
adolescents between 17-21
at risk adults- as often as health care team recommends
triglycerides
type of lipid that is broken down and provides energy for the metabolic process
LDL makes up most of the body’s cholesterol. T/F
True
Daily steps can be taken to keep cholesterol in a healthy range _____ ______ ______ _______.
no matter one’s age or condition
Where is cholesterol made?
liver, makes all the body needs,
don’t need cholesterol from food
2 types of blood lipids
triglycerides and cholesterol
LDL cholesterol
“lousy” increase risk of heart disease and stroke
Total cholesterol is made up of what three things
HDL, LDL, triglycerides
How many Americans have high cholesterol?
1 in 3
Signs of high cholesterol?
usually none
Insulin is made in the?
pancreas
