A High Saturated Fat Diet

• Raises LDL "bad" cholesterol and lowers HDL "good" cholesterol

• The American Heart Association recommends getting no more than 30% calories from fat

A High Cholesterol Diet

• Raises LDL "bad" cholesterol and lowers HDL "good" cholesterol

Being Overweight

• Lowers HDL and may raise LDL

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Lack of Regular Exercise

• Raises LDL and lowers HDL

Smoking

• May lower HDL by as much as 15 %

Stress Levels

• Several studies suggest that emotional stress can elevate cholesterol levels.