NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
NUTRITION
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Question
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LDL, or low-density lipoprotein,
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picks up excess cholesterol and returns it to the liver.
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carries cholesterol from the liver to areas of the body where it is needed.
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is found primarily in fruits and vegetables.
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should make up about 20 percent to 30 percent of your daily calories.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Both LDL and HDL cholesterol are produced in the liver. At higher levels, LDL cholesterol builds up as plaque in the walls of blood vessels. Over time, this buildup can result in atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries. Atherosclerosis can raise your risk of heart attack, stroke, and death.
Detailed explanation-2: -What does LDL do? LDL takes cholesterol from the liver to the cells. Cells use cholesterol but too much can build up in the arteries.
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