Background: Cholesterol can't dissolve in the blood. It has to be transported to and from the cells by carriers called lipoproteins. Low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, is known as "bad" cholesterol. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is known as good cholesterol. When too much LDL cholesterol circulates in the blood, it can slowly build up in the inner walls of the arteries that feed the heart and brain. Together with other substances, it can form plaque, and lead to atherosclerosis. If a clot forms and blocks a narrowed artery, a heart attack or stroke can result. Cholesterol comes from the food you eat as well as being made by the body. To lower bad cholesterol, a diet low in saturated fat and dietary cholesterol should be followed. Regular aerobic exercise also lowers LDL cholesterol and increases HDL cholesterol.

Situation: Manny and Joe checked their cholesterol levels. Joe found out that his cholesterol levels were within normal parameters, while Manny had very high cholesterol levels and was recommended some lifestyle changes.

Question: Which person had higher levels of LDL cholesterol?
Answer: Manny

Situation: Manny and Joe checked their cholesterol levels. Joe found out that his cholesterol levels were within normal parameters, while Manny had very high cholesterol levels and was recommended some lifestyle changes.

Question: Which person had lower levels of LDL cholesterol?
Answer: Joe

Situation: Manny and Joe checked their cholesterol levels. Joe found out that his cholesterol levels were within normal parameters, while Manny had very high cholesterol levels and was recommended some lifestyle changes.

Question: Which person had lower levels of HDL cholesterol?
Answer: Manny

Situation: Manny and Joe checked their cholesterol levels. Joe found out that his cholesterol levels were within normal parameters, while Manny had very high cholesterol levels and was recommended some lifestyle changes.

Question: Which person had higher levels of HDL cholesterol?
Answer: Joe

Situation: Manny and Joe checked their cholesterol levels. Joe found out that his cholesterol levels were within normal parameters, while Manny had very high cholesterol levels and was recommended some lifestyle changes.

Question: Which person had a higher build up of plaque on their arteries?
Answer: Manny

Situation: Manny and Joe checked their cholesterol levels. Joe found out that his cholesterol levels were within normal parameters, while Manny had very high cholesterol levels and was recommended some lifestyle changes.

Question: Which person had a lower build up of plaque on their arteries?
Answer: Joe

Situation: Manny and Joe checked their cholesterol levels. Joe found out that his cholesterol levels were within normal parameters, while Manny had very high cholesterol levels and was recommended some lifestyle changes.

Question: Which person had a lower risk of developing atherosclerosis?
Answer: Joe

Situation: Manny and Joe checked their cholesterol levels. Joe found out that his cholesterol levels were within normal parameters, while Manny had very high cholesterol levels and was recommended some lifestyle changes.

Question: Which person had a higher risk of developing atherosclerosis?
Answer: Manny

Situation: Manny and Joe checked their cholesterol levels. Joe found out that his cholesterol levels were within normal parameters, while Manny had very high cholesterol levels and was recommended some lifestyle changes.

Question: Which person was at a higher risk of experiencing a heart attack?
Answer: Manny

Situation: Manny and Joe checked their cholesterol levels. Joe found out that his cholesterol levels were within normal parameters, while Manny had very high cholesterol levels and was recommended some lifestyle changes.

Question: Which person was at a lower risk of experiencing a heart attack?
Answer: Joe

Situation: Mary and Ben went in for a blood test. Ben had high cholesterol, so the Doctor recommended him to lower it. Mary had normal cholesterol levels.

Question: Which person had higher levels of LDL?
Answer: Ben

Situation: Mary and Ben went in for a blood test. Ben had high cholesterol, so the Doctor recommended him to lower it. Mary had normal cholesterol levels.

Question: Which person had lower levels of LDL?
Answer: Mary

Situation: Mary and Ben went in for a blood test. Ben had high cholesterol, so the Doctor recommended him to lower it. Mary had normal cholesterol levels.

Question: Which person had lower levels of HDL?
Answer: Ben

Situation: Mary and Ben went in for a blood test. Ben had high cholesterol, so the Doctor recommended him to lower it. Mary had normal cholesterol levels.

Question: Which person had higher levels of HDL?
Answer: Mary

Situation: Mary and Ben went in for a blood test. Ben had high cholesterol, so the Doctor recommended him to lower it. Mary had normal cholesterol levels.

Question: Which person had more plaque in their arteries?
Answer: Ben

Situation: Mary and Ben went in for a blood test. Ben had high cholesterol, so the Doctor recommended him to lower it. Mary had normal cholesterol levels.

Question: Which person had less plaque in their arteries?
Answer: Mary

Situation: Mary and Ben went in for a blood test. Ben had high cholesterol, so the Doctor recommended him to lower it. Mary had normal cholesterol levels.

Question: Which person was at higher risk of forming blood clots?
Answer: Ben

Situation: Mary and Ben went in for a blood test. Ben had high cholesterol, so the Doctor recommended him to lower it. Mary had normal cholesterol levels.

Question: Which person was at lower risk of forming blood clots?
Answer: Mary

Situation: Mary and Ben went in for a blood test. Ben had high cholesterol, so the Doctor recommended him to lower it. Mary had normal cholesterol levels.

Question: Which person was at lower risk of heart attack?
Answer: Mary

Situation: Mary and Ben went in for a blood test. Ben had high cholesterol, so the Doctor recommended him to lower it. Mary had normal cholesterol levels.

Question: Which person was at higher risk of heart attack?
Answer: Ben

Situation: Mary and Beth both went to see their blood test results. The Doc told Mary she has high cholesterol and she had to change her diet and lifestyle. Beth had a normal cholesterol level.

Question: Which patient had a greater chance of having a stroke?
Answer: Mary

Situation: Mary and Beth both went to see their blood test results. The Doc told Mary she has high cholesterol and she had to change her diet and lifestyle. Beth had a normal cholesterol level.

Question: Which patient had a lower chance of having a stroke?
Answer: Beth

Situation: Mary and Beth both went to see their blood test results. The Doc told Mary she has high cholesterol and she had to change her diet and lifestyle. Beth had a normal cholesterol level.

Question: Which patient had a lower chance of having a heart attack?
Answer: Beth

Situation: Mary and Beth both went to see their blood test results. The Doc told Mary she has high cholesterol and she had to change her diet and lifestyle. Beth had a normal cholesterol level.

Question: Which patient had a higher chance of having a heart attack?
Answer: Mary

Situation: Mary and Beth both went to see their blood test results. The Doc told Mary she has high cholesterol and she had to change her diet and lifestyle. Beth had a normal cholesterol level.

Question: Which patient had higher LDL levels?
Answer: Mary

Situation: Mary and Beth both went to see their blood test results. The Doc told Mary she has high cholesterol and she had to change her diet and lifestyle. Beth had a normal cholesterol level.

Question: Which patient had lower LDL levels?
Answer: Beth

Situation: Mary and Beth both went to see their blood test results. The Doc told Mary she has high cholesterol and she had to change her diet and lifestyle. Beth had a normal cholesterol level.

Question: Which patient had lower HDL levels?
Answer: Mary

Situation: Mary and Beth both went to see their blood test results. The Doc told Mary she has high cholesterol and she had to change her diet and lifestyle. Beth had a normal cholesterol level.

Question: Which patient had higher HDL levels?
Answer: Beth

Situation: Mary and Beth both went to see their blood test results. The Doc told Mary she has high cholesterol and she had to change her diet and lifestyle. Beth had a normal cholesterol level.

Question: Which patient had a greater chance of developing atherosclerosis?
Answer: Mary

Situation: Mary and Beth both went to see their blood test results. The Doc told Mary she has high cholesterol and she had to change her diet and lifestyle. Beth had a normal cholesterol level.

Question: Which patient had a smaller chance of developing atherosclerosis?
Answer: Beth