Multiple choice general knowledge

Which one of the following is not a healthy cholesterol level?

  1. Total cholesterol level of 180

  2. HDL cholesterol level of 30

  3. LDL cholesterol level of 30

  4. None of the above

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B Correct answer
Explanation

HDL (good) cholesterol should be ABOVE 40 mg/dL for men and 50 mg/dL for women to protect against heart disease. An HDL level of 30 is too low and indicates increased cardiovascular risk. Total cholesterol of 180 is healthy, and LDL of 30 is excellent.

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