HDL-C Concentration and Coronary Heart Diseases
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Which of the following is a significant factor contributing to low blood HDL-C concentration?

  • Increased protein intake
  • High blood pressure
  • Low sodium intake
  • Elevated TGs (correct)

    • What is the conversion factor to change HDL-C from mg/dL to mmol/L?

  • Divide by 18
  • Multiply by 18.
  • Multiply by 88.5
  • Divide by 88.5 (correct)

    • What is the recommended minimum HDL-C level for females to reduce the risk of coronary heart diseases?

  • 40 mg/dL
  • 50 mg/dL (correct)
  • 60 mg/dL
  • 30 mg/dL

    • How much does the risk of coronary heart diseases increase with a 1% decrease in blood HDL-C concentration?

    <p>2-3%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to low HDL-C concentration?

    <p>Moderate alcohol consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

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