Which of the Following Features of Blood Triglycerides and Risk

question 125

Multiple Choice

Which of the following features of blood triglycerides and risk for coronary heart disease is true?

• A) High triglyceride levels are now designated as a major risk factor.
• B) Non-fasting triglyceride levels more strongly predict risk than fasting levels.
• C) High triglyceride levels correlate strongly with high HDL levels, which is a predictor for low risk.
• D) Triglyceride concentrations are low in very-low-density lipoproteins, which correlate with risk for metabolic syndrome.

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