These are the ideal numbers to strive for to lower your risk of heart disease:
| Total Cholesterol: |
less than 200 mg/dL |
| LDL "Bad" Cholesterol: |
Optimal: less than 100 mg/dL |
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Borderline: 130-159 mg/dL |
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High: 160-189 mg/dL |
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Very High: 190 mg/dL and above |
| HDL ("Good") Cholesterol: |
50 mg/dL or higher |
| Triglycerides: |
less than 150 mg/dL |
| Blood pressure: |
less than 120/80 mmHg |
| Fasting Glucose: |
less than 100 mg/dL |
| Body Mass Index (BMI): |
less than 25 |
| Waist Circumference: |
less than 35 inches for women |
| Exercise: |
Minimum of 30 minutes daily |