Is cholesterol a type of fat?
Cholesterol is a wax-like substance. It isn't fat and doesn't provide calories. Your liver makes it. It then attaches to transporting proteins called lipoproteins, then moves throughout the body in the blood. Cholesterol is needed for the formation of cell membranes, some hormones and vitamin D. Your body makes all the cholesterol you need, so you don't need to get any through your diet. For heart health, it's important to keep your intake of dietary cholesterol low: less than 300 mg a day.

Where do you find dietary cholesterol?
It's ONLY in animal products, such as shrimp, egg yolks, liver, red meat and chicken.

What are trans fats?
Trans fat (also known as trans fatty acids) is a specific type of fat formed when food manufacturers turn liquid oils into solid fats like shortening and hard margarine. They're found in foods made with hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated vegetable oils, including some crackers, cookies and chips. Also, a small amount of trans fat is found naturally in some animal-based foods. Trans fat is unhealthy for the heart. So, check food labels and keep trans fat intake as low as possible.