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    • Cholesterol facts
    • What is cholesterol?
    • What are LDL and HDL cholesterol?
    • What determines the level of LDL cholesterol in the blood?
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    • Obesity facts
    • What is obesity?
    • How common is obesity?
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    • What is the body mass index (BMI)?
    • Does it matter where body fat is located?
    • What can be done about obesity?
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    • What is the role of diet in the treatment of obesity?
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    • What is the role of surgery in the treatment of obesity?
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