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February 1, 2007 – No. 6
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It’s All About the Numbers

Test
Desired
Blood Pressure
120/80 mm Hg or lower
Total Cholesterol
  • HDL — “Good” Cholesterol
  • LDL — “Bad” Cholesterol

Greater than 40 mg/dL

Less than 100 mg/dL
Triglycerides
Less than 150 mg/dL
Blood Glucose
  • Fasting
  • Random (after eating)

Less than 100 mg/dL

Less than 140 mg/dL
Body Mass Index (BMI)
18.5 - 24.9
Waist Circumference
  • Women
  • Men

under 35 inches

under 40 inches