Vignette #1 Jack has just returned from the hospital where his father is recovering from a heart attack. The doctors told Jack that his dad's atherosclerosis is very serious. Jack and his wife, Melanie, are worried about Jack's father and also are starting to think about Jack's risk of having heart disease in his lifetime. He sets up an appointment at his doctor's office and has his blood lipid levels evaluated for the first time. Let's see if you can answer some of the questions that Jack and Melanie have.
Jack's results from his blood lipid level test are as follows: 
Which statement accurately describes Jack's test results?
A) His total cholesterol is in the desirable range.
B) His LDL cholesterol puts him at high risk for CVD.
C) His triglycerides are in the desirable range.
D) His HDL is borderline for high risk for CVD.
E) His ratio of LDL to HDL is optimal.
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