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Cholesterol is important because you need it to synthesize the very important steroid hormones such as testosterone and estrogen and is needed to help make Vitamin D in your body. Also, cholesterol is a part of the cell membrane of every cell in your body, so cholesterol is quite important!
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 11y agoCholesterol or fat is important in the bodies of humans and animals to prevent heat-loss.For example, penguins have a thick layer of fat under their skin,and as fat is an insulator(bad conductor)of heat,heat from their bodies do not get lost and they can keep warm even if they are in the north poles!!^3^
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Why is cholesterol is the current interest in nutrition and medical sciences?
Cholesterol is associated with fatty depostitions in the arteries which are associated with heart attacks and stroke. The basic idea is that reducing cholesterol intake with reduce the formation of these deposits. However, cholesterol is also important as building block for hormones in the body so complete elimination is problematic.
Cholesterol is the best known of the?
Cholesterol is the best known of the sterols (According to "Nutrition: Concepts & Controversies" by Sizer & Whitney)
Does a nutrition facts label give information about cholesterol?
yes offcourse
What nutrition plans consider low cholesterol diets?
A diet that is high in fiber and low in oils and fats is considered a low cholesterol diet
Why is cholesterol so important to the plasma membrane?
why are cholesterol molecules important components of cell membranes
What are some recipes that will help me lower my cholesterol?
You can check out cookbooks from your public library or contact a nutrition specialist or medical doctor for information on recipes to lower cholesterol.
Quantitative determination of cholesterol in the blood?
TC ,or total serum cholesterol, is a quantitative analysis of cholesterol in the patients blood. The type of cholesterol is as important as the quantity of cholesterol.
Where can i find more information on low cholesterol foods?
Check the nutrition labels. Foods always display how much cholesterol each one has. Some common known low-cholesterol proteins include fish and beans.
Is plaque build up in arteries caused by poor nutrition or something else?
poor nutrition is the major cause of high cholesterol and that is the cause of plaque build up
Is testosterone a derivative from cholesterol?
Yes, cholesterol is important in the synthesis of sex hormones.
What are the nutrition facts about trix cereal?
Prevent heart disease & lower bad cholesterol , good fiber
What lipoprotein has the highest percentage of cholesterol?
LDL. Low Density Lipoproteins per clinical nutrition book, they're approximately half cholesterol which accounts for their role in heart disease.
