Which individual has the least to worry about from his recent cholesterol test?
A) Patient A has an LDL count of 200mg/dL and HDL 40mg/dL.
B) Patient B has an LDL count of 130mg/dL and HDL of 40mg/dL.
C) Patient C has an LDL count of 240mg/dL and HDL of 30mg/dL.
D) Patient D has an LDL count of 120mg/dL and HDL of 40mg/dL.
E) Patient E has an LDL count of 120mg/dL and HDL of 60mg/dL.

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The ideal ratio of LDL to HDL is 3:1 or lower. Patient E has a ratio of 2:1, which suggests a lower risk for heart disease compared to the other patients. Patients A, B, and C all have a higher ratio of LDL to HDL and are at an increased risk of heart disease. Patient D's LDL count is slightly lower than the others, but the high LDL to HDL ratio still puts them at a higher risk than Patient E.

Which Individual Has the Least to Worry About from His