Cardioprotective Diets

Question 1

What are the values for LDL Cholesterol?

Answer 1

x < 70 mg/dl with high CV risk

x< 100 mg/dl with low CV risk

Question 2

What are the values of HDL Cholesterol?

Answer 2

x < 40 mg/dl in men

x < 50 mg/dl in women

Question 3

What are the values of the triglycerides?

Answer 3

x> 175 mg/ dl

Question 4

What are the values of hypertension?

Answer 4

x > 120/ x > 80 mmHg for hypertension

Question 5

What is the elevated fasting glucose?

Answer 5

x> 100 mg/dl