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HDL-C

Factors That Affect the Lipid Profile

Factors that HDL-C Factors that HDL-C Smoking cessation by 10% Exercise Weight reduction Smoking Trans fatty acids Sedentary Obesity Low-fat/high carbohydrate diet Trans fatty acids Saturated fats Cholesterol Polyunsaturated fatty acids Monounsaturated fatty acids Soluble fiber Soy protein Weight reduction Excess body weight Reduced physical activity Increased intake of sugar and refined carbohydrates, particularly in the setting of insulin resistance and glucose intolerance Increased alcohol intake Exercise Weight reduction Reduced carbohydrate consumption

LDL-C

Factors that LDL-C Factors that LDL-C

Triglycerides

Factors that triglycerides

Factors that triglycerides