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IT’S ALL ABOUT THE NUMBERS
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Desired |
Blood Pressure
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Less than 120/80 mm Hg |
Total Cholesterol
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Less than 200 mg/dL |
HDL — “Good” Cholesterol
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Greater than 40 mg/dL in men
Greater than 50 mg/dL in women |
LDL — “Bad” Cholesterol
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Less than 100 mg/dL |
Triglycerides
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Less than 150 mg/dL |
Fasting Blood Glucose
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Less than 100 mg/dL |
Random (after eating)
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Less than 140 mg/dL |
Body Mass Index
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18.5 - 24.9 |
Waist Circumference
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Women: under 35 inches
Men: under 40 inches
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Sources: American Heart Association • American Diabetes Association
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