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Registered Dietitian

Category - Nutrition Care

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Which of the following statements is true for hypertriglyceridemia?
  1. It is considered to be a risk factor for diabetes
  2. It is defined as plasma triglycerides 250 mg/dl
  3. The American Heart Association recommends maintaining a serum triglyceride level 80 mg/dl
  4. It can always be treated with diet
Explanation
Answer: A - Hypertriglyceridemia is considered to be a risk factor for diabetes, because it is usually associated with excess body fat, which increases the risk of Type II diabetes. Hypertriglyceridemia is defined as plasma triglyceride levels greater than 500 mg/dl. The American heart association recommends maintaining plasma triglycerides less than 100 mg/dl.

Familial hypertriglyceridemia may not respond to diet and may require medication.
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