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Cholesterol • Normal range: 20 – 200 mg/dl • Borderline high: 200 – 239 mg/dl • High: above 240 mg/dl • Ingesting saturated FA (animal fat – red meats, most cheeses, and whole milk) →↑plasma cholesterol • Ingesting polyunsaturated FA (plant), or monounsaturated FA (olive or peanut oil) →↓plasma cholesterol 27