Total Cholesterol Level HDL + LDL + ( 0.

2 x Triglycerides ) Friedewald equation

A waxy, fat-like substance that occurs naturally in all parts of the body.

200 210 220 230 240 mg/dl

Eat less saturated fat
Good Borderline High Eat more healthy fats
Your Level

Triglycerides Level Exercise Regularly

Lipid - Stored body fat, used for energy. Maintain a healthy weight
Cut down on alcohol
150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 mg/dl
Eat fewer simple sugars
Good High Very High Eat less saturated fat
Medication (as prescribed)
Your Level

LDL Level
Low Density Lipoprotein - Less desirable, known as bad, leads to plaque building in arteries.

100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 mg/dl Eat less saturated fat
Maintain a healthy weight
Great Good Borderline High Very High
Your Level Medication (as prescribed)

HDL Level
High Density Lipoprotein - Known as good, collects cholesterol to be removed from body.
Exercise Regularly
30 40 50 60 70 mg/dl Maintain a healthy weight
Stop smoking
Low Borderline Good
Your Level

VLDL Level Exercise Regularly

Very Low Density Lipoprotein - Delivers fat (triglycerides) to tissues.
Maintain a healthy weight
10 15 20 25 30 35 40 mg/dl Cut down on alcohol
Eat fewer simple sugars
Good Borderline High Very High Eat less saturated fat
Your Level Medication (as prescribed)
The American Heart Association recommends that all adults age 20 or older have their cholesterol and other traditional risk factors checked every four to six
years, and work with their healthcare providers to determine their risk for cardiovascular disease and stroke.
 Total Cholesterol Level HDL + LDL + ( 0.2 x Triglycerides ) Friedewald equation
A waxy, fat-like substance that occurs naturally in all parts of the body.

200 210 220 230 240 mg/dl

Eat less saturated fat
Good Borderline High Eat more healthy fats
Your Level

Triglycerides Level Exercise Regularly

Lipid - Stored body fat, used for energy. Maintain a healthy weight
Cut down on alcohol
150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 mg/dl
Eat fewer simple sugars
Good High Very High Eat less saturated fat
Medication (as prescribed)
Your Level

LDL Level
Low Density Lipoprotein - Less desirable, known as bad, leads to plaque building in arteries.

100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 mg/dl Eat less saturated fat
Maintain a healthy weight
Great Good Borderline High Very High Medication (as prescribed)
Your Level

HDL Level
High Density Lipoprotein - Known as good, collects cholesterol to be removed from body.

30 40 50 60 70 mg/dl Exercise Regularly

Maintain a healthy weight
Low Borderline Good Stop smoking
Your Level

VLDL Level Exercise Regularly

Very Low Density Lipoprotein - Delivers fat (triglycerides) to tissues. Maintain a healthy weight
Cut down on alcohol
10 15 20 25 30 35 40 mg/dl
Eat fewer simple sugars
Good Borderline High Very High Eat less saturated fat
Your Level Medication (as prescribed)
The American Heart Association recommends that all adults age 20 or older have their cholesterol and other traditional risk factors checked every four to six
years, and work with their healthcare providers to determine their risk for cardiovascular disease and stroke.