Question

rory recently had his fasting blood lipid levels checked. the results of the blood lipid test are shown below. indicate whether this ldl - cholesterol level is considered optimal, near/above optimal, borderline high, high, or very high. ldl cholesterol: 123 mg/dl

Explanation:

LDL - cholesterol levels are classified as follows: Optimal is less than 100 mg/dL, near/above optimal is 100 - 129 mg/dL, borderline high is 130 - 159 mg/dL, high is 160 - 189 mg/dL, and very high is 190 mg/dL or higher. Since Rory's LDL - cholesterol level is 123 mg/dL, it falls within the 100 - 129 mg/dL range.

Answer:

Near Optimal/Above Optimal