Please help John had his annual physical with his physician and after receiving his blood work results, his doctor is concerned. John’s total cholesterol is 309. His HDL is 25 and his LDL is 220. His triglycerides are 320. John eats fast food every day, usually twice per day. His favorite restaurants are Kentucky Fried Chicken and McDonald’s.

What is the risk of having an HDL of 25?

What are healthy ranges for total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides?

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Explanation:

1. High-density lipoprotein cholesterol is usually called the the good cholesterol due to the fact that it helps in removing other cholesterols that are harmful from ones blood. Normally, the higher the HDL levels in an individual, the better.

The risk of having an HDL of 25 is that it increases the chance of the person having a heart disease.

2. The healthy ranges for the following include:

a. Total cholesterol = Less than 200mg/dL

b. HDL = 40mg/dL or higher

c. LDL = Less than 100mg/dL

d. Triglycerides = Less than 150mg/dL