What LDL level is classified as Fitness on the SWF continuum?

• A. 120 mg/dL
• B. Less than 100 mg/dL
• C. Greater than 160 mg/dL
• D. Exactly 100 mg/dL

Answer: (B)

LDL cholesterol is the “bad” cholesterol, and keeping it as low as practical reduces the risk of plaque buildup in the arteries. On the SWF fitness continuum, the Fitness category corresponds to an optimal lipid profile, which is reflected by an LDL level below 100 mg/dL. This threshold signals a very favorable level of LDL and the lowest associated cardiovascular risk on that scale. Values like 120 mg/dL or 160 mg/dL indicate higher risk and do not meet the Fitness target, while exactly 100 mg/dL sits at a boundary and isn’t considered below the threshold for Fitness.