Definition of Cholesterol

• Cholesterol is a waxy, fatlike substance that the body needs to function normally. Cholesterol is used as a building block for many structures as well as other chemicals and hormones that are essential for the body’s activities.

• The body does not need that much cholesterol, and excess amounts can be deposited along the lining of artery walls, decreasing the amount of blood flow to different parts of the body.

• High cholesterol is one of the risk factors that can lead to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), including heart attack, TIA, stroke and peripheral artery disease.

• Examples of foods high in cholesterol include:

• Egg yolks

• Shellfish like shrimp

• Processed meats like bacon

• Baked goods such as pies and cakes made with animal fats like lard and butter

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