Which of the following statements about HDL cholesterol is FALSE?

A. for the most part, HDL cholesterol is determined genetically
B. HDL cholesterol decreases with age
C. HDL cholesterol can be increased through weight loss
D. men tend to have higher HDL levels than women
E. HDL cholesterol can be increased by quitting smoking


Answer: D

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