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Welcome to the Cholesterol Jeopardy Gameshow! There are 5 categories and each category has five questions ranging from 10-50 points. If you have no background knowledge on cholesterol, then don’t feel bad if you get a lot of these wrong! This is an opportunity for you to learn about cholesterol!
Have Fun!
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LDLWhat the
HDL?There’s a Test?
Lipidity Potpourri
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What does LDL Stand For?
Low-Density Lipoprotein
Speaking In normal terms, is
LDL good or bad?
LDL is in fact bad for you.
What is the structure of
LDL?
Has a very low density of lipoproteins and a very high
density of cholesterol
Where does LDL come
from?
The liver transports very low quantities of it but the junky foods that are in todays diet have LDL.
Why do doctors monitor the
concentrations of LDL in patients’
blood?
Because to high levels of LDL can
cause risk of heart attack, stroke.
What does HDL stand for?
High Density Lipoprotein.
Speaking In normal terms, is
HDL good or bad?
In normal terms HDL is good cholesterol.
What is the structure of
HDL?
Has a high density of lipoproteins and a lower
density of cholesterol.
What is the function of
HDL?
HDL is created by the liver to go through the
bloodstream and “remove” the lingering LDL cholesterol to keep the blood stream clean.
Daily Double Surprise: What is the Function of
LDL?
LDL is created by the liver to be sent to certain parts of the
body. Since cholesterol is a lipid it is a precursor to
hormones and steroids that our body needs to be able to
change and grow.
What type of test can be used
to measure cholesterol?
Lipid panel or lipid profile or
lipoprotein profile
What are the benefits in monitoring
cholesterol? (Name 2)
*To check your response to medicines used to treat lipid disorders.
*To find your risk of having heart problems and blood flow problems.
*To determine if you have any genetic diseases that make you have high cholesterol.
What can patients do to change the levels of LDL and
HDL in their blood? (Name 2)
*Eat a Healthy Diet
*Maintain a Healthy Weight
*Exercise Regularly
*Don't Smoke
*Treat Your High Cholesterol
What other molecules in a
patient’s blood are monitored along
with LDL and HDL? (Name 1)
*Triglycerides
*Chylomicrons (sometimes)
*Other types of lipids (unsaturated, saturated, and trans)
How are the concentrations of LDL
and HDL associated with the risk for heart disease
and associated disorders?
*In general, the higher your LDL level and the more risk factors you have, the greater your chances of developing heart disease or having a heart attack.
*HDL cholesterol protects against heart disease, so for HDL, higher numbers are better. A level less than 40 mg/dL is low and increases your risk for developing heart disease.
What is the difference between
Saturated and unsaturated Fat?
*Unsaturated fats have a double bond and saturated fats don’t.
*Unsaturated fats are the good fats, while saturated fats are the bad fats.
*Unsaturated fats are derived from plants, and saturated fats are derived from animals.
What is a Trans Fat? (Describe as best as you
can)
*It is a type of fat that according to the FDA is no longer safe to consume in food.
*Trans fats can be found in many types of pre-packaged items, like cookies, crackers and potato chips.
*Trans fat is formed when hydrogen is added to vegetable oils, a process called hydrogenation which increases the shelf life and flavor of food containing these fats.
*Trans fats are also found in many fried foods such as french fries and doughnuts.
How does the intake of unsaturated fats affect cholesterol levels and
overall health?
Unsaturated fats raise HDL levels
which in turn lowers LDL levels in the
bloodstream.
How does the intake of saturated
fats affect cholesterol levels
and overall health?
Raises LDL levels very high and can increase the risk of
Heart Disease.
How does the intake of trans fats affect cholesterol levels
and overall health?
*Raises LDL levels very high and lowers HDL levels.
*Can increase the risk of Heart Disease.
What type of macromolecule is cholesterol?
Lipid
What do the results of a
cholesterol test mean?
*Your cholesterol levels can help your doctor find out your risk for having a heart attack or stroke.
*They also can tell your doctor if you have any genetic cholesterol disorders.
How should patients
interpret each value?
Total Cholesterol Level:
Less than 200 mg/dL = Desirable
200-239 mg/dL = Borderline High
240 mg/dL and above = High
LDL Cholesterol Level:Less than 100 mg/dL = Optimal100-129 mg/dL = Near optimal130-159 mg/dL = Borderline high160-189 mg/dL = High190 mg/dL and above = Very high
What is the condition called that is
characterized by a narrowing or hardening
of the arteries from plaque (LDL) build up?
Atherosclerosis.
What are the 5 main things that
cholesterol is used for? (Name 4)
*Critical component of cell membranes
*Precursor to all steroid hormones
*Precursor to vitamin D (requires sunlight)
*Produces bile acids which aid the digestion and absorption of fats
*Limiting factor for brain synapses- learning and memory