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I love shellfish, but it contains a lot of cholesterol. I have high cholesterol; should I avoid shrimp and the like?

Marilyn Baratto Brooklyn, NY

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People who are being treated for high cholesterol (240 mg/dl and higher) may consume up to 200 mg per day of dietary cholesterol, about the amount in 3 ounces of shrimp or several servings of lobster or king crab. Most blood cholesterol comes from saturated or trans fats, which stimulate the liver to produce LDL cholesterol. Limit your intake of those fats, typically found in red meat, full-fat dairy products, and foods fried in animal fat.

In stores, TVs are connected to cable. How can I tell how good HD-picture quality will be with an antenna?

Matthew Kurlan San Diego

You can't in the store. But any HD set highly rated for picture quality and with a ...

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