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The buzzword today is " cholesterol". People are reeling off their readings as easily as telephone numbers! This naturally occurring fatty substance is in the news. Zero in and check how much you know...

(1) Your total cholesterol reading should ideally be

• (a) below 200
• (b) over 200
• (c) over 300

(2) "Good" cholesterol is referred to as

• (a) LDL
• (b) HDL
• (c) BDL

(3) Collection of cholesterol in arteries is called

• (a) arteriosclerosis
• (b) atherosclerosis
• (c) multiple sclerosis

(4) After menopause, a woman is more likely to have

• (a) lower LDL
• (b) higher LDL
• (c) higher HDL

(5) Hormone Replacement Therapy, after menopause, is known to

• (a) check the rise in cholesterol
• (b) increase LDL
• (c) raise cholesterol levels

(6) Which of the following can lead to high cholesterol?

• (a) obesity
• (b) aerobics
• (c) diabetes
• (d) family history
• (e) low blood pressure
• (f) cancer
• (g) sedentary lifestyle
• (h) weight training
• (i) smoking

(7) To lower your cholesterol levels, what would you avoid in your diet?

• (a) olive oil
• (b) butter
• (c) egg yolk
• (d) oatmeal
• (e) walnuts
• (f) lamb
• (g) cream
• (h) beans

(8) The HDL : LDL ratio should ideally be

• (a) below 35 : over 130
• (b) over 35 : below 130
• (c) over 20 : below 200

(9) Which of the following can help you lower cholesterol levels ?

• (a) drinking alcohol
• (b) weight reduction
• (c) low fat diet
• (d) smoking
• (e) 30 min. a day, exercise pattern
• (f) lovastatin drugs

(10) High levels of cholesterol, if unchecked, can eventually lead to

• (a) cancer
• (b) heart disease
• (c) kidney failure

How did you score?
(1)a (2) b (3) b (4) c (5) a (6) a,c,d,g, i (7) b, c, f, g (8) b (9) b, c, e, f (10) b Score 2 for every correct answer.

See how you fared...

• 30 - 40 : Excellent ! You seem to have your facts on your fingertips!! And a good memory to boot !!

• 18 - 28: Fair. You are aware. The information is there, but you don`t seem to assimilate and digest all that you read or hear! With a little effort, you can improve.

• Below 16: Poor. Pay more attention to all that you hear or read.