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To achieve and keep healthy cholesterol levels, your child or teen needs to:  \nEat a diet low in saturated fats. Include plenty of fruits and vegetables. Choose whole grains. Enjoy healthier fats as recommended.  \nAchieve and keep a healthy weight.  \nInclude 90 minutes or more of moderate physical activity most (or all) days of the week. Regular physical activity such as brisk walking, swimming or cycling may increase your child’s or teen’s highdensity lipoprotein (HDL) or “good” cholesterol.  \nBe in a smoke-free environment. Studies have shown that those exposed to second hand smoke have lower levels of HDL. Just a few weeks in a smoke-free environment will improve your child’s or teen’s HDL levels to levels seen in non-smokers.  \nHigh cholesterol in children and teens may play a role in heart disease as an adult. Changes in lifestyle now can lower the risk of heart disease later in life not just for your child or teen, but for the rest of your family.  \nTYPES OF CHOLESTEROL IN THE BODY  \nWhat are the different types of cholesterol found in the body?  \n\n| TYPE OF CHOLESTEROL | WHAT IS IT? | WHAT DOES A HIGH LEVEL MEAN? | WHAT AFFECTS THE LEVEL IN YOUR BLOOD? |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Total Blood\u003Cbr>Cholesterol | A wax-like fat made in the liver. | High levels of total cholesterol raise the risk of heart disease. | • Eating foods high in saturated and hydrogenated fats or trans fatty acids raise total blood cholesterol levels. |\n| Low-density lipoprotein (LDL or“Bad Cholesterol”) | A type of fat that coats the inside of arteries. | High levels of LDL raise the risk of heart disease. | • Eating foods high in saturated fat and trans fatty acids raise LDL levels.\u003Cbr>• Eating soluble fibre helps lower LDL levels. |\n| High-density lipoprotein (HDL or Good Cholesterol”) | A type of fat that carries extra cholesterol away from the arteries. | High levels of HDL lowers the risk of heart disease-a high level is good for your child’s/ teen’s heart. | • Eating trans fatty acids lower levels of HDL.\u003Cbr>• Losing weight, exercise and quitting smoking or avoiding second-hand smoke will raise HDL levels. |\n| Triglycerides | You store fat in this form in your body. | High levels of triglycerides raise the risk of heart disease. | • Eating foods or drinks high in sugar and fat a","cbCaieQHAEgh7WCK","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaieQHAEgh7WCK","pdf",2084804,"English","# What are the different types of cholesterol?\n# What should my child’s/teen’s cholesterol levels be?\n# Which foods affect cholesterol levels?\n## Fats\n## Vegetables and Fruit\n## Grain Products\n## Milk and Alternatives\n## Meat and Alternatives\n## Fibre\n## Sweets\n# Cooking Healthier Meals\n# Healthier Snack Ideas\n# Notes","[{\"question\":\"What are the different types of cholesterol, and what does a high level mean?\",\"answer\":\"The guide explains total blood cholesterol, LDL (“bad cholesterol”), HDL (“good cholesterol”), and triglycerides. 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