Which foods should be avoided if you have high cholesterol?

• A. Fatty Foods
• B. Fried foods
• C. Sugary foods
• D. Dairy fats

Answer: (A)

High cholesterol is influenced by the amount and type of fat in what you eat. Fats, especially saturated fats and trans fats, can raise LDL cholesterol, the risk factor for artery plaque. So foods rich in fat are the ones to limit to help manage cholesterol levels. Among the choices, fatty foods best signals the category to avoid because it covers high-fat items, including those with saturated fats from meat and full-fat dairy. Sugary foods mainly affect triglycerides and body weight, not LDL directly; dairy fats are a type of fat, and fried foods are high in fat too, but the broad idea of fatty foods captures the main risk. To support lower cholesterol, focus on lean proteins, low-fat dairy, and cooking methods that use less fat.