A nurse is conducting a community presentation on heart disease, cholesterol, and risk factors. The nurse determines that the class has been successful when the class identifies which of the following as true?
A) Low-fat diet raises LDL cholesterol levels.
B) Being overweight causes HDL levels to go up.
C) Physical activity raises HDL cholesterol levels.
D) Excess body weight causes LDL cholesterol to go down.
Ans: C
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Saturated fat and cholesterol in the food raises total and LDL cholesterol levels. Being overweight can make LDL cholesterol levels go up and HDL levels go down. Increased physical activity helps to lower LDL cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol levels.
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