Of the following blood lipid readings, which one would indicate hyperlipidemia in an adolescent?

a. LDL cholesterol at 80 mg/dL
b. total cholesterol at 110 mg/dL
c. total cholesterol at 145 mg/dL
d. triglycerides at 85 mg/dL
e. triglycerides at 165 mg/dL


Ans: e. triglycerides at 165 mg/dL

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