Because cholesterol is manufactured in all animals, it is only found in foods of animal origin including meat, fish, poultry, eggs and dairy products. Plant foods, such as grains, fruits and vegetables, contain no dietary cholesterol. It's currently thought that dietary cholesterol plays less of a role in raising blood cholesterol than saturated fat.
A waxy substance (fat) found in animal products. Consuming high quantities of dietary cholesterol may contribute to plaque buildup in the arteries.
A crucial waxy substance that is found in animal cells. Response of blood cholesterol to its consumption is highly variable.
cholesterol that comes from animal products in the diet, such as butter, meats, egg yolk and dairy products. Excess amounts can contribute to the build-up of plaque on the walls of the arteries and lead to atherosclerosis.
Cholesterol found in animal products that are part of the human diet. Egg yolks, liver, meat, some shellfish, and whole-milk dairy products are all sources of dietary cholesterol. Fatty acid: A molecule composed mostly of carbon and hydrogen atoms. Fatty acids are the building blocks of fats.
Cholesterol that comes from animal products in the diet, such as butter, meats, egg yolks, and dairy products. Excess amounts may raise blood cholesterol levels in some people, and contribute to the buildup of plaque on the walls of the arteries and lead to atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).
