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Cholesterol Check

  • May 9, 2012
  • By KIDS DISCOVER

Cholesterol is a waxy lipid, or fat, made by your liver and also found in eggs, meat, and other animal products. It helps your body perform important functions, such as digesting fat, but too much cholesterol can contribute to heart disease and other health problems.

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