Gary had the following blood levels (mg/100 mL): cholesterol 245, HDL 35, LDL 99. Which of these blood lipid levels put him at risk for heart disease?
A) Cholesterol and HDL
B) Cholesterol and HDL and LDL
C) Cholesterol and LDL
D) HDL and LDL

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Cholesterol levels above 240 mg/100 mL are considered high and put an individual at risk for heart disease. HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein) levels below 40 mg/100 mL are also considered a risk factor for heart disease, as HDL is the "good" cholesterol that helps remove other forms of cholesterol from the bloodstream. Gary's LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein) level is within the near optimal range (100-129 mg/100 mL), so it does not directly put him at risk based on the given values.

Gary Had the Following Blood Levels (Mg/100 ML): Cholesterol 245