Kevin's total blood cholesterol level is 170 mg/dl, and he has more HDL cholesterol than LDL cholesterol. According to this information,

A. Kevin needs to reduce his total cholesterol level to under 50 mg/dl to lower his risk of heart disease.
B. Kevin's total blood cholesterol level is too low to provide optimal health, and he should eat more saturated fat.
C. Kevin's total blood cholesterol level is within the healthy range.
D. Kevin should eat more solid fats to raise his LDL level.


Answer: C

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