Which of the following is protective and powerful enough to "offset" one of the major risk factors for heart disease?

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High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL) is known as the "good" cholesterol because it helps remove LDL (the "bad" cholesterol) from the bloodstream, reducing the risk of plaque build-up in the arteries. Having an HDL level above 60 mg/dl is considered protective and powerful enough to offset the risk associated with high LDL levels. Total cholesterol and triglycerides are also risk factors for heart disease, but HDL is specifically mentioned as being powerful enough to offset one of the major risk factors.

Which of the Following Is Protective and Powerful Enough to "Offset