Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that is found in foods from animal sources, such as meat, poultry, fish, egg yolks, milk and milk products. Cholesterol is not found in fruits, vegetables, breads and cereals, nuts, seeds or dried beans and peas.

Your body needs some cholesterol for good health, but it makes enough by itself. The foods you eat can affect how much cholesterol is in your blood. A doctor can test you to find out your cholesterol level.

Saturated Fat and Cholesterol
Saturated fat is a kind of fat found mainly in foods from animals. Eating too much saturated fat and cholesterol raises blood cholesterol levels in most people. High blood cholesterol levels can increase the risk of heart disease.

It is a good idea to limit the amount of fat and cholesterol you eat. Less fat and cholesterol in your diet is better for your heart and your weight.

Adapted from Shopping for Food and Making Meals in Minutes. U.S. Department of Agriculture Human Nutrition Information Service Home and Garden Bulletin, No. 232-10.

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Click on the best summary of the passage.
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This passage is about cholesterol and fat. Cholesterol is in foods from animal sources. The foods you eat affect the amount of cholesterol in your blood. Too much saturated fat in your diet can raise blood cholesterol levels. High cholesterol might put you at risk for heart disease. Limit the amount of fat and cholesterol you eat.
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This passage is about cholesterol and fat. Cholesterol is found in many different foods. Animal products contain cholesterol. They include poultry, fish, eggs and milk products. These items can be very high in cholesterol. You will not find cholesterol in fruits and vegetables.
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This passage is about cholesterol and fat. You should try to cut down on the amount of fat you eat. Fat can be found in foods from animals. Too much saturated and unsaturated fat might be harmful to you. It could lead to heart disease. Less fat and cholesterol in your diet is better for your heart and your weight.