A nurse is preparing a pamphlet that discusses cholesterol. Which of the following is true statement about cholesterol that can be included?
a.Cholesterol is an essential nutrient because it cannot be synthesized by the body.
b.Cholesterol synthesis decreases by consuming more "good" cholesterol.
c.Cholesterol is used by the body to synthesize bile acids and vitamin D.
d.Cholesterol provides 9 cal/g.