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lilldybug07

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What is a cholesterol ratio?

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What percentage of Americans living in the United States struggle to feed themselves?
 a. 5
  b. 10
  c. 15
  d. 20



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DylanD1323

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

It is a numerical ratio used to assess a person's risk for cardiovascular disease. Optimal is 3.5:1 or lower. Doctor's recommend that this ratio be below 5:1 . The ratio is calculated by dividing total cholesterol level by HDL. Example: Cholesterol level = 240, HDL level = 60, ratio = 4:1... just above optimal but better than what doctor's recommend.

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Wow, this really help

 

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