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</style></noscript><div class="main"><section><div id="quizmain"><div id="quizcontainer"><div class="quiz_slideshow" id="quiz_slideshow"><div id="quiz_slides_1" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_86"><h4 class="question">What does a lipid profile (also called a lipid panel) measure?</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_286" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. Total cholesterol" value="286" name="question_option_86" class="question_option" id="question_option_286" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. Total cholesterol</label></li><li id="answer_choice_287" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. LDL cholesterol" value="287" name="question_option_86" class="question_option" id="question_option_287" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. LDL cholesterol</label></li><li id="answer_choice_288" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="C. HDL cholesterol" value="288" name="question_option_86" class="question_option" id="question_option_288" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>C. HDL cholesterol</label></li><li id="answer_choice_289" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="D. Triglycerides" value="289" name="question_option_86" class="question_option" id="question_option_289" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>D. Triglycerides</label></li><li id="answer_choice_290" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="E. All of the above" value="290" name="question_option_86" class="question_option" id="question_option_290" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>E. All of the above</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_86">The correct answer is all of the above. The test measures the level of these fats, or lipids, in your blood. Cholesterol is found in all parts of the body. Your body needs a little bit of cholesterol. But too much cholesterol can clog your arteries and lead to heart disease and stroke. Some cholesterol is considered "good" (HDL) and some is considered "bad" (LDL). </div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_2" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_87"><h4 class="question">Having high LDL cholesterol is healthy.</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_291" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. True" value="291" name="question_option_87" class="question_option" id="question_option_291" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. True</label></li><li id="answer_choice_292" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. False" value="292" name="question_option_87" class="question_option" id="question_option_292" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. False</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_87">The correct answer is false. When you have too much LDL, or "bad," cholesterol in your blood, it can build up on artery walls, causing them to become hard and narrow. The lower your LDL, the lower your risk for heart disease. Ask your doctor what your LDL level should be.</div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_3" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_88"><h4 class="question">Which type of cholesterol is called "good" cholesterol?</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_293" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. HDL cholesterol" value="293" name="question_option_88" class="question_option" id="question_option_293" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. HDL cholesterol</label></li><li id="answer_choice_294" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. LDL cholesterol" value="294" name="question_option_88" class="question_option" id="question_option_294" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. LDL cholesterol</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_88">The correct answer is HDL. HDL helps remove LDL cholesterol from artery walls. HDL levels of 60 mg/dL or above helps protect you from heart disease. HDL below 40 mg/dL for men and below 50 mg/dL for women can increase your risk for heart disease.</div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_4" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_89"><h4 class="question">Having high cholesterol and triglyceride levels increases your risk for:</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_295" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. The buildup of fat, cholesterol, and other substances on your artery walls that makes them narrower (atherosclerosis)" value="295" name="question_option_89" class="question_option" id="question_option_295" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. The buildup of fat, cholesterol, and other substances on your artery walls that makes them narrower (atherosclerosis)</label></li><li id="answer_choice_296" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. Heart attack" value="296" name="question_option_89" class="question_option" id="question_option_296" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. Heart attack</label></li><li id="answer_choice_297" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="C. Stroke" value="297" name="question_option_89" class="question_option" id="question_option_297" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>C. Stroke</label></li><li id="answer_choice_298" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="D. All of the above" value="298" name="question_option_89" class="question_option" id="question_option_298" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>D. All of the above</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_89">The correct answer is all of the above. When plaque builds up on your artery walls, blood clots can form that block blood flow to the heart or brain, causing a heart attack or stroke. Talk with your doctor about how you can lower your risk for heart disease.</div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_5" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_90"><h4 class="question">Medicine is the only treatment for high cholesterol and triglycerides.</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_299" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. True" value="299" name="question_option_90" class="question_option" id="question_option_299" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. True</label></li><li id="answer_choice_300" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. False" value="300" name="question_option_90" class="question_option" id="question_option_300" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. False</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_90">The correct answer is false. Improving your health habits can lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Sometimes, lifestyle changes alone aren't enough, so your doctor may prescribe medicine.</div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_6" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_91"><h4 class="question">Which habits can lead to high cholesterol levels?</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_301" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. Smoking" value="301" name="question_option_91" class="question_option" id="question_option_301" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. Smoking</label></li><li id="answer_choice_302" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. Obesity" value="302" name="question_option_91" class="question_option" id="question_option_302" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. 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All of the above" value="306" name="question_option_91" class="question_option" id="question_option_306" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>F. All of the above</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_91">The correct answer is all of the above. Family history, diabetes, and other medical problems also increase your risk. Ask your doctor about healthy changes you can make to help lower high cholesterol. </div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_7" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_92"><h4 class="question">If you are overweight, losing just 10 pounds can help lower cholesterol levels.</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_307" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. True" value="307" name="question_option_92" class="question_option" id="question_option_307" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. True</label></li><li id="answer_choice_308" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. False" value="308" name="question_option_92" class="question_option" id="question_option_308" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. False</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_92">The correct answer is true. To lose about one pound a week, eat about 500 fewer calories a day. You can lose weight by eating smaller portions. Also replace low-fiber, high-fat foods with lean meats and other proteins, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, and plenty of fruits and vegetables. </div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_8" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_93"><h4 class="question">Getting regular exercise can improve your cholesterol numbers.</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_309" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. True" value="309" name="question_option_93" class="question_option" id="question_option_309" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. True</label></li><li id="answer_choice_310" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. False" value="310" name="question_option_93" class="question_option" id="question_option_310" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. False</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_93">The correct answer is true. Exercising 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week can help increase HDL levels. If you haven't been active, check with your doctor before starting to exercise. Start by walking just a few minutes several times a week. Build up to 30 minutes of brisk exercise 5 days a week. </div></div></div><div id="quiz_slides_9" class="quiz_slides fade"><div tabIndex="0" class="quiz_content" id="quiz_content_94"><h4 class="question">Heart-healthy fats include:</h4><ul class="answer_choice_list" id="answer_choice_list"><li id="answer_choice_311" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="A. Saturated fats and trans fats" value="311" name="question_option_94" class="question_option" id="question_option_311" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>A. Saturated fats and trans fats</label></li><li id="answer_choice_312" tabIndex="-1" class="answer_choice"><input aria-label="B. Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats" value="312" name="question_option_94" class="question_option" id="question_option_312" tabIndex="0" type="radio"/><label>B. Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats</label></li></ul><div class="answer" id="answer_94">The correct answer is monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. 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