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6. what are statins used for

  • to make pretty dresses
  • lowering the risk of infection
  • lowering the risk of cardio-vascular disease
  • lowering the risk of cancer

7. what affects the level of cholesterol in the blood

  • diet and inherited features
  • smoking
  • how much you walk
  • who you are friends with

8. what type of lipoproteins are 'bad' cholesterol

  • low density lipoproteins
  • high density lipoproteins
  • no density lipoproteins
  • all lipoproteins

9. what are the two types of lipoprotein that carry cholesterol in the blood

  • none
  • low density lipoproteins and high density lipoproteins
  • pink lipoproteins and blue lipoproteins
  • high density lipoproteins and extremely high density lipoptoteins

10. what does a healthy diet consist of

  • carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, fibres and water
  • nothing at all
  • sweets, chocolate, sugar, fats, salt
  • meat. lots of it.

11. what is carcinogen and where are these found

  • car fumes, found in the engine
  • chemicals which cause cancer, found in cigarettes
  • cancer cells found in the brain
  • fumes found in the lungs

12. which types of food contain high levels of fat and salt

  • fresh fruit and vegetables
  • all foods
  • processed foods
  • unprocessed foods

13. how can smoking when pregnant affect the baby

  • the baby could have asthma
  • it could give the baby nicotine rush
  • smoking can deprive the foetus of oxygen and lead to a low birth weight
  • the fumes can make the baby ill

14. which type of fat can reduce the blood cholesterol levels and improve the balance of LDL's and HDL's

  • all fats
  • sugary fats
  • monounsaturaated and polyunsaturated fats
  • salty fats

15. what does malnourished mean and what can this lead to

  • youre using the wrong shampoo and your hair falls out
  • you dont eat and you loose your teeth
  • not eating a balanced diet, can lead to deficiency diseases as well as weight problems
  • you eat too much sugar, can lead increase in weight