A type of fat found in the blood

A type of protein found in the blood

A type of carbohydrate found in the blood

A type of mineral found in the blood

To provide energy to the body

To build and repair tissues

To regulate body temperature

To transport oxygen and carbon dioxide

Less than 150 mg/dL

150-199 mg/dL

200-499 mg/dL

500 mg/dL or higher

Obesity

Diabetes

Physical inactivity

Smoking

Alcohol abuse

Certain medications

Genetics

Increased risk of heart disease

Increased risk of stroke

Increased risk of pancreatitis

Increased risk of fatty liver disease

All of the above

Lose weight

Control blood sugar

Get regular exercise

Eat a healthy diet

Limit alcohol intake

Quit smoking

Take medication

Less than 20 grams

20-35 grams

35-50 grams

More than 50 grams

Olive oil

Avocado

Nuts

Seeds

Fatty fish

Red meat

Processed foods

Fruits

Vegetables

Whole grains

Lean protein

Low-fat dairy products

Olive oil

Avocados

Triglycerides are a type of fat, while cholesterol is a type of alcohol.

Triglycerides are stored in fat cells, while cholesterol is stored in liver cells.

Triglycerides are used for energy, while cholesterol is used to build and repair cells.

Triglycerides are transported in the blood by lipoproteins, while cholesterol is transported in the blood by lipoproteins and bile acids.

Lipoproteins transport triglycerides from the liver to fat cells.

Lipoproteins transport triglycerides from fat cells to the liver.

Lipoproteins transport triglycerides from the liver to muscle cells.

Lipoproteins transport triglycerides from muscle cells to the liver.

Insulin promotes the release of triglycerides from fat cells.

Insulin promotes the uptake of triglycerides into fat cells.

Insulin promotes the synthesis of triglycerides in the liver.

Insulin promotes the breakdown of triglycerides in the liver.

Glucagon promotes the release of triglycerides from fat cells.

Glucagon promotes the uptake of triglycerides into fat cells.

Glucagon promotes the synthesis of triglycerides in the liver.

Glucagon promotes the breakdown of triglycerides in the liver.

Exercise increases the release of triglycerides from fat cells.

Exercise increases the uptake of triglycerides into fat cells.

Exercise increases the synthesis of triglycerides in the liver.

Exercise increases the breakdown of triglycerides in the liver.

A diet high in saturated fat increases triglyceride levels.

A diet high in unsaturated fat decreases triglyceride levels.

A diet high in carbohydrates increases triglyceride levels.

A diet high in protein decreases triglyceride levels.