It is so necessary for animals that their bodies can make it. Cholesterol is not necessary for plants, and so is not found in plant foods. Total vegetarian diets do not supply any cholesterol. Lacto-ovo vegetarian diets contain cholesterol from eggs and dairy products. It would be best to eliminate egg yolk entirely and use egg whites or none at all.
Cholesterol is found with the fat in milk and in the tissue of meat.
Removing the fat from milk removes the cholesterol but removing the fat from meat does not reduce the cholesterol content to any great degree. More Carbohydrates, Vitamins, Minerals, and Fiber . A diet that follows the Pyramid will be made up largely of whole grain cereals, fruits, and vegetables. These foods supply complex carbohydrate and are high in fiber,vitamins, and minerals. To be able to use carbohydrate to make energy,the body needs vitamins and minerals.