AFAA Personal Trainer Certification Practice Exam

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If someone has an LDL cholesterol level of 120 mg/dl, it falls within which category?

Optimal
Near optimal
Borderline high
High

The correct answer is: Borderline high

An LDL cholesterol level of 120 mg/dl is considered to be in the "near optimal" category, which typically ranges from 100 to 129 mg/dl. This level indicates that the cholesterol is relatively low compared to other ranges, but it is approaching what is generally classified as borderline high. While the optimal category is defined as having an LDL level less than 100 mg/dl, the range for near optimal means that the individual's cholesterol could still be monitored for potential risk factors associated with heart disease. Therefore, recognizing it within the near optimal range provides an opportunity for lifestyle adjustments or continued monitoring to maintain or reduce the LDL levels.