Which of the following factors can reduce total and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels while raising high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels? Choose all that apply
a. Diet
b. Exercise
c. Positive mental outlook
d. Smoking cessation
e. Minimal use of alcohol
f. Drug therapy
ANS: A, B, D, F
Therapeutic lifestyle changes, including diet, exercise, smoking cessation, and drug therapy, if needed, effectively reduce total and LDL cholesterol levels and raise HDL levels.
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