These laboratory results are goals for reducing a person's risk for diabetes and heart dis-ease except which one?
a. Triglycerides over 150 mg/dl
b. Cholesterol under 200 mg/dl
c. High-density lipoprotein over 40 mg/d
d. Fasting blood glucose under 126 mg/dl
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A Correct. To reduce the risk for diabetes and heart disease, the serum triglycerides value should be under 150 mg/dl.
B Incorrect. The cholesterol value should be under 200 mg/dl to reduce risk for heart disease and diabetes.
C Incorrect. HDL level should be over 40 mg/dl to reduce risk for heart disease and diabetes.
D Incorrect. Fasting blood glucose value should be under 126 mg/dl.
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