Nutrition

Cholesterol

A fat-like substance found in animal foods and also made naturally by the body, needed in small amounts but harmful to health in excess.

Real-life application

Egg yolk, ghee, and organ meats are Indian foods often discussed for their cholesterol content in diet advice for heart patients.

Related terms

A concentrated source of energy in food, also called lipid. It carries flavour and some vitamins, but too much of the wrong kind is unhealthy.

A type of fat that is usually solid at room temperature and, when eaten in excess, is linked to raised cholesterol and heart disease risk.

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