Marita goes to her doctor for an annual checkup. Her doctor says to her "you know, your good cholesterol is at very good levels, but I'd like to see you decrease your level of bad cholesterol." Marita is then given some diet suggestions to accomplish this goal. Marita's doctor wants her to lower her __________ cholesterol.

A) HDL
B) LDL
C) DBD
D) BUN

LDL Cholesterol

LDL cholesterol, often referred to as "bad" cholesterol, is a type of fat in the blood that can build up in arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease.

HDL

High-density lipoprotein, often referred to as "good" cholesterol, which helps remove other forms of cholesterol from the bloodstream.

Bad Cholesterol

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, which can build up in the walls of arteries and increase the risk of heart disease.