A 40-year-old patient had an annual physical exam with routine lab tests. The patient's lab values include the following:
Hgb
13.8 g/dL
Hct
40%
BG fasting
146 mg/dL
Triglycerides
200 mg/dL
Total cholesterol
231 mg/dL
LDL
175 mg/dL
HDL
30 mg/dL
The client was counseled to begin an exercise and diet regime for his health. After implementing healthy lifestyle changes 6 months ago, follow-up lab tests were drawn. Which of the following lab values indicate that the changes have been effective?
A)
Triglycerides elevated to 210 mg/dL
B)
LDL level decreased to 120 mg/dL
C)
Hgb decreased to 12.3 g/dL
D)
HDL increased to 35 mg/dL
Ans:
B
Feedback:
Physical activity and exercise can help maintain weight control and CV fitness. Physical activity and exercise can lower LDL and increase HDL in persons with hyperlipidemia and have better regulation of blood glucose.
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