Medical Questions » Cholesterol

Question 1:	What is cholesterol and why should I avoid it?
Question 2:	My doctor says I have too much fat in my blood. What foods should I avoid with a low-cholesterol diet?
Question 3:	Would you please tell me in very simple terms, what foods I can and cannot eat with a high blood cholesterol level? I am very confused about ail this.
Question 4:	Are dairy products and sugar safe to eat? I keep hearing how cholesterol and sweets are bad for you.
Question 5:	Does fish oil help cholesterol?
Question 6:	My doctor tells me my cholesterol is high and wants me to take tablets. Can' t I just go on a diet? What do these tablets do?
Question 7:	What should your cholesterol level be? My doctor tells me mine is alright at 6.3, but a friend has been told to go on a diet at a level of 5.8.
Question 8:	I had a cholesterol test taken in a mobile unit, and the result was 7.9. The nurse told me this was too high and I should go to a doctor and ask for medication. I am a fit woman, and eat sensibly, and I don' t see why I should have high cholesterol and take tablets forever. What do you think?