Diet, drugs, exercise ... these are all ways that you can potentially lower your cholesterol levels. Those are the (very) basics, but how much do you know about the specifics?
What kind of drugs lower cholesterol? And what are some "super foods" you should be eating?
We'll go over those and other important questions in this quiz about lowering your cholesterol levels.
Which of these is the name of a class of drugs that lower cholesterol?
Statins.
Proton pump inhibitors are used for heartburn relief, analgesics are pain killers, and expectorants thin mucus to fight cough and sinus problems.
Which type of fat should you cut down on to reduce your cholesterol levels?
Saturated fat.
Unsaturated fats, like those in vegetable oils, avocados and nuts, are a much better option.
Which of the following has NOT been identified as a cholesterol-lowering food?
Mushrooms.
All the other foods in the list are "super foods" that can help you lower your cholesterol. Other super foods include: Avocados, beans, lentils, and oats.
There are two kinds of cholesterol in the body. Which kind do you need to focus on reducing?
LDL or Low-density lipoprotein.
It's known as "bad cholesterol." HDL is known as "good cholesterol."
Foods like oatmeal, kidney beans, apples and prunes can lower your cholesterol levels because they contain which substance?
Fiber.
Eating fiber-rich foods can reduce your total and LDL cholesterol levels.
Omega-3 fatty acids can help reduce the risk of heart attack, and lower your "bad cholesterol" levels. Which of these foods is a good source of Omega-3 fatty acids?
All of the above.
According to the Mayo Clinic, these foods and many others are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids.
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