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Test Your Knowledge

Take the simple quiz below to test your knowledge about this topic.
1. If you don't have heart disease, your total cholesterol level is in the desirable range if it is:
  1. less than 200 mg/dL
  2. 210 mg/dL
  3. 260 mg/dL
  4. 310 mg/dL
2. If you have heart disease or are considered very high risk for developing it because you have diabetes or have had a heart attack, for example, you and your health care professional may want to consider cholesterol-lowering medication if your LDL cholesterol level is:
  1. less than 100 mg/dL
  2. 70 mg/dL or higher
  3. 190 mg/dL
  4. 220 mg/dL
3. The most effective class of drugs for reducing LDL cholesterol is:
  1. beta blockers
  2. bile acid resins
  3. statins
  4. fibrates
4. Which of the following dietary approaches is the most effective way to reduce blood cholesterol:
  1. reduce dietary intake of cholesterol
  2. reduce dietary intake of saturated fat
  3. increase dietary intake of soy
  4. increase dietary intake of omega-3 and omega-6 fish oils
5. Some foods may actually lower cholesterol.
  1. true
  2. false

This quiz is for educational and/or entertainment purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional health and mental health care or consultation. Individuals who believe they may need or benefit from care should consult a psychologist or other licensed health/mental health professional.

 
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