All of the following are true statements about cholesterol EXCEPT:

a. Saturated fats are converted into cholesterol when dietary intake of cholesterol is low.
b. HDL cholesterol has a protective effect while LDL cholesterol contributes to arterial disease.
c. The body naturally synthesizes cholesterol.
d. Dietary sources of cholesterol include both plant and meat foods.
e. Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in the blood and in body tissues.


d. Dietary sources of cholesterol include both plant and meat foods.

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