https://padlet.com/18esteph/zqgm2ygkuky0 What You Need to Know en-us 2018-03-06 15:32:21 UTC 2018-03-14 14:51:17 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Doubleheart.png 18esteph https://padlet.com/18esteph/zqgm2ygkuky0/wish/238673656 -Cholesterol is found in the cell membrane,  where it helps to maintain cell membrane fluids.
-Most of your body's cholesterol is produced within the body, but it can also be obtained from foods.
-Cholesterol can reach too high of a level, which can cause heart issues and block arteries, inhibiting blood from being able to flow properly.
-Medication to lower cholesterol typically aims to destroy excess fats.


]]> 2018-03-06 15:35:47 UTC https://padlet.com/18esteph/zqgm2ygkuky0/wish/238673656 18esteph https://padlet.com/18esteph/zqgm2ygkuky0/wish/238676848 -L.D.L stands for "Low Density Lipoprotein"
-Their main job is to transport cholesterol to all of the body's cells.
-Their role is very important, but too many L.D.L's can result in the buildup of plaque.
-They also form a protective shell like covering over the body's nerves.
- 50 percent of the weight of an LDL particle is cholesterol and only 25 percent is protein. ]]> 2018-03-06 15:39:20 UTC https://padlet.com/18esteph/zqgm2ygkuky0/wish/238676848 18esteph https://padlet.com/18esteph/zqgm2ygkuky0/wish/238679348 -H.D.L. stands for "High Density Lipoprotein"
-Their main job is to remove excess cholesterol found in the blood vessels.
-From the blood vessels, they take the excess cholesterol to the liver to be processed.
-The higher a person's H.D.L. levels, the lower their chance of heart getting heart disease is.
-Consist of 20 percent cholesterol by weight and 50 percent protein.]]> 2018-03-06 15:42:17 UTC https://padlet.com/18esteph/zqgm2ygkuky0/wish/238679348 18esteph https://padlet.com/18esteph/zqgm2ygkuky0/wish/238683728 -During a blood test, L.D.L. and H.D.L. are both monitored along with other things by the doctors because they are used to help evaluate the patient's risk of heart disease.
-Doctors also monitor triglyceride and blood sugar level.
-An excess of LDL can result in plaque buildup on the arterial walls. This can lead to the hardening of the arteries and can lead to heart diseases like a heart attack or stroke. Unlike LDL, higher HDL levels can actually lower the risk of heart disease.


]]> 2018-03-06 15:47:29 UTC https://padlet.com/18esteph/zqgm2ygkuky0/wish/238683728 18esteph https://padlet.com/18esteph/zqgm2ygkuky0/wish/239215843 -A cholesterol test is known as a “lipoprotein profile” 
- It assesses the types of fat in the blood.
- The test gives you four results: total cholesterol, LDL (bad) and HDL (good) cholesterol, and triglycerides (blood fats).]]> 2018-03-07 15:51:45 UTC https://padlet.com/18esteph/zqgm2ygkuky0/wish/239215843 18esteph https://padlet.com/18esteph/zqgm2ygkuky0/wish/240193906 -A healthy diet with reduced fat and cholesterol will increase HDL levels and decrease LDL levels.
 -Saturated fat intake should be limited 7% or less of total calories, cholesterol should be 200mg per day or less, and Omega 3 fatty acids will increase HDL levels.
- Physical activity can raise HDL levels 5%. The activity needs to be consistent with at least 30 minutes a day for 5 days a week. An estimated six pounds that are lost can increase HDL by one and lower LDL by one. 
-Medication can also be used.


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