Question

Cholesterol rich diet is undesirable, because it

• A. Makes a person obese
• B. Causes heart ailments
• C. Is difficult to remove
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Too much cholesterol in the bloodstream can damage arteries, especially the ones that supply blood to the heart. It can build up in blood vessel linings. This is called as atherosclerosis and it can lead to heart attacks and stroke.

There are two kinds of cholesterol found in the bloodstream. HDL helps prevent cholesterol build up in blood vessels. A higher level of this cholesterol is better. Low HDL levels increase heart disease risk. The higher the LDL cholesterol level in the blood, the greater the heart disease risk. So, a lower level of this cholesterol is better.