Cholesterol

3. it has _____ important functions: helps build cell membranes, used in making some hormones, and used when making Vit D.
5. low-density lipoprotein is considered "bad" and can lead to plaque buildup in arteries. This can cause arteries to narrow, stiffen, and be blocked leading to heart attacks, strokes, and decreased blood flow to other organs.
6. _______ due to poor diet and lack of exercise can also increase LDL levels
8. cholesterol is ________ and fat-like.
11. a person should try maintain ______ LDL cholesterol levels and _____ HDL (2 words combined into 1)
12. foods high in saturated and/or trans _____ can cause the liver to increase cholesterol production.
15. cholesterol cells need to combine with protein to travel in the blood = ________
16. having a ______ high in saturated and trans fats can lead to increased LDL levels

1. exercise actually _______ HDL levels in the blood ->more LDL then gets transported to the liver and out of the body!
2. high cholesterol can be ______ from parents and family.
4. high-density lipoprotein is considered "good". These cells carry bad cholesterol from arteries back to the liver for removal from body.
5. physical activity, choosing and enjoying healthy foods maintaining a healthy weight, etc can help keep LDL levels______ .
7. limit drinks and foods with added ______ can help lower cholesterol
9. high cholesterol levels in a child can increase chances of heart disease and stroke as an______.
10. enjoy a _______ healthy diet with plant based foods lean meats and proteins, low or non fat dairy products and healthy poly- and mono-unsaturated fats.
11. cholesterol comes from 2 places: produced in the ______ and from our diet.
13. plant based foods like veggies, fruit, and grains have ____ cholesterol
14. ______ foods like egg yolks, meat, dairy, poultry, seafood, etc have cholesterol.