The "Acceptable" Range for LDL Cholesterol in 2- to 19-Year-Old

question 18

Multiple Choice

The "acceptable" range for LDL cholesterol in 2- to 19-year-old children and young adults is

• A)less than 170 mg/dL.
• B)115 to 129 mg/dL.
• C)less than 110 mg/dL.
• D)80 to 100 mg/dL.

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobias and anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation while practicing relaxation techniques.

Relaxation Training

Techniques designed to reduce stress and anxiety, promoting physical and mental calm.

Fear Hierarchy

A ranked list of fears from least to most intense, used in therapy to gradually expose individuals to their phobias or fears.

Desensitization Training

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce fear or anxiety responses by gradually exposing the patient to the feared object or context without any danger.