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cholesterol

Pronunciation: [kəˈlɛs.tə.rɒl]

Word

Context: "health"

(noun) a type of fat found in your blood. Cholesterol helps your body to work properly, but having too much can be unhealthy. It’s important to keep our cholesterol levels balanced, just like we balance our diet.

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Eating a healthy diet can help keep your cholesterol levels in check.

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Too much cholesterol in the blood can lead to heart problems.

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What can we do to lower our cholesterol levels?

Context: "nutrition"

(noun) a substance that is found in animal cells. Cholesterol is something that comes from the foods we eat, especially animal products like meat and dairy. It’s like a mix of energy that our bodies need but too much can be a problem.

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Many people enjoy eggs, which contain cholesterol but can be eaten in moderation.

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Vegans avoid cholesterol in their diets since it mainly comes from animal sources.

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Do all foods that contain cholesterol taste the same?

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