Cholesterol is not a food it is a waxy steroid of fat that is produced in the liver or intestines of mammals.
Cholesterol molecules contain a hydroxyl group (-OH) as the main functional group. Additionally, cholesterol contains a steroid backbone, which is a specific type of functional group found in steroids.
There is only one polar group that can be found in cholesterol despite it being nonpolar. That one group is a hydroxyl group.
Depending on the types of food that you eat, you may or may not have high cholesterol. If you're not sure about how much cholesterol is in the food you eat, either check the labeling or ask the manager of the restaurant for information regarding the food's cholesterol.
Cholesterol is a type of fat. Cholesterol is found in all animal tissues. As long as you keep your daily cholesterol intake between 200-400 milligrams, you should be fine.
no, foods derived from plants contain NO cholesterol. Only animal-based foods contain cholesterol because of their fats.
You should consult your doctor for ways to lower your cholesterol. Cheerios helps lower cholesterol.
There are several sites that offer this. Here is one:www.webmd.com/cholesterol.../checklist-your-low-cholesterol-diet
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Cholesterol belongs to the group of organic compounds known as sterols. Sterols are a subgroup of steroids that contain a hydroxyl group at the C-3 position of the A-ring.
Cholesterol is found in the cell membranes of animal tissue so any food that is made entirely of plant products only is a no cholesterol food. Whole grains like oats can actually help remove cholesterol.
Potatoes are one food that are high in cholesterol. There are also beef, eggs, pork, and lamb. See the related link below for more information.Potatoes are one food that are high in cholesterol. See the related link below for more info.Foods high in cholesterol generally belong to the protein group of the food pyramid. These can include eggs and red meat, as well as cheeses and other dairy products. This would include many home cooked favorites like scrambled eggs, cheeseburgers and macaroni and cheese.
Most people already have passed the needed amount of cholesterol. Food like broccoli can lower cholesterol, but no one wants to raise cholesterol. Cholesterol is a type of fat usually found in greasy food items and potato chips.