Test Your Triglyceride IQ

You've probably heard of triglycerides, a type of fat found in your blood. They're often checked at the same time that cholesterol levels are tested. But how much do you know about triglycerides? Maintaining normal levels of this kind of fat in the blood is important to your health. Take the quiz below and test your triglyceride knowledge.

1. What can lead to high triglyceride levels?

a. Being overweightb. Drinking too much alcoholc. Not controlling your diabetesd. All of the above

2. To help keep your triglyceride level normal, how much of your diet should be made up of carbohydrates?

a. 100 percentb. Less than 75 percentc. Less than 60 percentd. No more than 25 percent

3. A high triglyceride level is a risk factor for metabolic syndrome--a collection of conditions that are linked with a higher risk for heart disease and diabetes. What is another risk factor of metabolic syndrome?

a. Ulcersb. Obesityc. High HDL cholesterold. Breast cancer

4. To keep triglyceride levels low, which type of fat should you avoid?

a. Saturated fatb. Polyunsaturated fatc. Monounsaturated fatd. All of the above

5. On average, how often should people get their triglycerides levels checked?

a. Every yearb. Every five yearsc. Every 10 yearsd. It's not necessary to check triglyceride levels unless you develop symptoms

6. What triglyceride level is considered in the normal range?

a. 145 mg/dLb. 155 mg/dLc. 165 mg/dLd. A and B

7. High triglyceride levels are linked to an increased risk for what health problems?

a. Heart attackb. Strokec. Diabetesd. All of the above

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