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social science subjects > health and social care > lifestyle medicine and health > food and nutrition > cholesterol, dyslipidemia, and lifestyle
social science subjects > health and social care > lifestyle medicine and health > chronic disease, disease prevention, and lifestyle behaviors > cholesterol, dyslipidemia, and lifestyle
social science subjects > health and social care > lifestyle medicine and health > cardiovascular medicine > cholesterol, dyslipidemia, and lifestyle

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cholesterol, dyslipidemia, and lifestyle  

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  • Lipids contribute to many vital functions in the body. Cholesterol is a major structural component of cell membranes (along with phospholipids) and is the precursor of sterol sex hormones, cortisol, bile acids, and vitamin D (on ultraviolet exposure of the skin). [Source: Encyclopedia of Lifestyle Medicine & Health; Cholesterol, Dyslipidemia, and Lifestyle]

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