1 Having a positive body image means that, most of the time, you see yourself accurately, you feel comfortable in your body, and you feel good about the way you look. 2  It is common to struggle with body image, no matter who you are. 3  Severe negative body image can lead to serious eating and exercise disorders.
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like compound that belongs to a class of molecules called steroids. It's found in many foods, in your bloodstream and in all your body's cells.
The cholesterol that comes from foods you eat is called dietary cholesterol. Your body needs cholesterol to produce hormones, vitamin D, and bile acids, which help absorb fat. The body can make all of the cholesterol it needs.