cholesterol test

1.What causes high cholesterol?

Hereditary factors A bad diet Lack of exercise All of the above

2.Which is the "good" cholesterol and which is the "bad"?

HDL is the good and LDL is the bad LDL is the good and HDL is the bad There is no such thing as good and bad cholesterol None of the above

3.Which of the following is most likely to raise your cholesterol level?

Cholesterol in the diet Saturated fats Salt Sugar

4.The liver manufactures what percentage of cholesterol found in the body?

10% 30% 80% 95%

5.You know you have high cholesterol when:

You have headaches all the time You have high blood pressure You start to put on weight You have your cholesterol levels checked by a doctor and they are high

6.A full cholesterol test should be strongly considered if you:

Have cardiovascular disease Have diabetes Have a family history of heart disease Any of the above

7.Which of the following is considered a "modifiable" risk factor?

High cholesterol Smoking Physical inactivity All of the above

1.What causes high cholesterol?

Correct Answer: D
Your Answer:

High cholesterol can be caused by a diet high in saturated fat as well as inadequate exercise. Genetic factors also affect cholesterol. Would you like to know more? Visit our pages on healthy living and healthy eating.

2.Which is the "good" cholesterol and which is the "bad"?

Correct Answer: A
Your Answer:

HDL or High Density Lipoprotein is known as "good cholesterol" because it helps to carry cholesterol away from the arteries and back to the liver where it is processed and excreted.

LDL or Low Density Lipoprotein cholesterol is referred to as "bad" cholesterol. This is the cholesterol that leaves deposits (plaque) on the lining of arteries, causing blockages and leading to cardiovascular disease.

3.Which of the following is most likely to raise your cholesterol level?

Correct Answer: B
Your Answer:

Saturated fats are most likely to raise your cholesterol level because they stimulate the production of cholesterol by your liver. Find out more about healthy eating.

4.The liver manufactures what percentage of cholesterol found in the body?

Correct Answer: C
Your Answer:

Diet only accounts for 20% of the cholesterol in your body with the remaining 80% produced by your liver. Visit our page on Cholesterol Facts to find out more.

5.You know you have high cholesterol when:

Correct Answer: D
Your Answer:

Only your doctor, by completing a cholesterol test, can accurately tell if you have high cholesterol.

6.A full cholesterol test should be strongly considered if you:

Correct Answer: D
Your Answer:

Any of these conditions warrants a full cholesterol test. Take our cholesterol-lowering journey for more information.

7.Which of the following is considered a "modifiable" risk factor?

Correct Answer: D
Your Answer:

A "modifiable" risk factor for cardiovascular disease can be controlled through lifestyle change or treatment. The "modifiable" risk factors are: high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, physical inactivity, smoking, excessive drinking and in some cases, being overweight. Read more in about cardiovascular risk factors.

Your TOTAL SCORE is:

Score: 7

Well done! You are a cholesterol genius!

Score: 5-6

Great, you are smart when it comes to your heart.

Score: 2-4

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Score: 0-1

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