An optimal LDL-cholesterol level is ____, while an optimal HDL-cholesterol level is ____

a. ? 240 mg/dL; < 40 mg/dL
b. 70-159 mg/dL; > 30 mg/dL
c. < 70 mg/dL; ? 50 mg/dL
d. <150 mg/dL; ? 40 mg/dL
e. It is irrelevant as long as your total cholesterol is lower than 170 mg/dL.


c

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