Food Preparation and Nutrition GCSE

LDL Cholesterol

What LDL Cholesterol means in Food Preparation and Nutrition GCSE, as defined for OCR.

Definition of LDL Cholesterol

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Low-Density Lipoprotein. A substance made of fat and protein that transports cholesterol in the blood. High levels are a major risk factor for atherosclerosis.

OCR · Section A: Nutrition - 1 The relationship between diet and health (study guide)

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Section A: Nutrition - 1 The relationship between diet and health (OCR GCSE)

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