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Which of the following is a significant factor contributing to low blood HDL-C concentration?
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?
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?
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?
How much does the risk of coronary heart diseases increase with a 1% decrease in blood HDL-C concentration?
Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to low HDL-C concentration?
Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to low HDL-C concentration?