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Cholesterol DictionaryA-E | F-J | K-O | P-S | T-Ztriglycerides: The extra calories the body converts and stores in fat cells. High triglyceride levels can increase the risk of heart disease. total cholesterol: The total amount of all cholesterol in the blood. The higher a person's total cholesterol level, the greater the risk for heart disease. trans fats: Man-made fats that form when vegetable oil hardens. Found in processed foods such as french fries, potato chips, cookies and crackers, trans fats raise LDL cholesterol levels and diminish heart-protecting HDL cholesterol, causing a greater risk of heart disease. unsaturated fats: High-calorie fats proven to help lower blood cholesterol if used in place of saturated fats. (See "monounsaturated fats" and "polyunsaturated fats.")
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