A 35-year-old well-trained recreational athlete with no family history of heart disease receives the results of his blood lipid profile that was drawn as part of an annual physical. For questions 29-32, indicate whether each laboratory result is within or not within the normal range.
-Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol 87 mg/dl

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The normal range for LDL cholesterol is generally considered to be below 130 mg/dl, although some guidelines recommend even lower levels for certain individuals. At 87 mg/dl, this individual's LDL cholesterol level is well within the normal range and suggests a relatively low risk for cardiovascular disease.

A 35-Year-Old Well-Trained Recreational Athlete with No Family History of Heart