Question

Complete the gaps using the words from the box in their appropriate form. One of the words will not be used.

Clog - Bloodstream - Health - Ratio

a) The bad cholesterol (LDL) encourages fat in the __________ while the good cholesterol (HDL) removes excess LDL cholesterol and triglycerides from it, thus protecting our heart health.

b) The higher the LDL to HDL __________ the higher the risk for the development of atherosclerosis.

c) The hardening and __________ of the arteries increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Answer 1

a) The bad cholesterol (LDL) encourages fat in the __bloodstream__ while the good cholesterol (HDL) removes excess LDL cholesterol and triglycerides from it, thus protecting our heart health. 

b) The higher the LDL to HDL __ratio__ the higher the risk for the development of atherosclerosis.

c) The hardening and __clog__ of the arteries increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.