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• Dietary cholesterol has a small effect on overall blood cholesterol levels.
• Its effect is smaller than many people may think.
• Reported average daily dietary cholesterol intake differs by sex.
• The average American female consumes about 237 milligrams per day.
• The average American male consumes about 358 milligrams per day.
• Most people show little response to normal dietary cholesterol intake.
• The body reduces its own cholesterol synthesis and uses cholesterol obtained from food.
• Genetic factors may influence how the body modifies cholesterol.
• The 2015–2020 US Dietary Guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats.
• Limiting saturated fats indirectly limits dietary cholesterol.
• Foods high in cholesterol also tend to be high in saturated fats.