Most of us would be jumping for joy if we had a TC and LDL like that. The HDL, though, is low, causing the ratio of HDL to TC to be bad.
To increase HDL, he could do many things, depending upon what applies to his situation.
1. get regular aerobic exercise
2. stop smoking
3. lose weight
4. cut out or way down on trans fatty acids (anything that says "partially hydrogenated ___ oil" on the label, like margarine and prepared foods. Also commercially prepared cakes, cookies, chips, fried foods, etc.)
5. substitute olive oil and canola oil for other oils in cooking and in salad dressings.
6. add soluble fiber to the diet (oatmeal, oat bran, legumes, prunes, etc.)
7. and
have a glass of wine a day, if he isn't already consuming alcohol
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