As part of a hyperlipidemia screening program, the following results were obtained on a a 25-yr-old woman 6 hours after eating:
triglycerides: 260 mg/dL (2.86 mmol/L)
cholesterol: 120 mg/dL (3.12 mmol/L)
Which is the best interpretation of these results?
A. both results are normal and not affected by the recent meal
B. cholesterol is normal, but triglycerides are elevated, which may be attributed to the recent meal
C. both results are elevated, indicating a metabolic problem in addition to the nonfasting state
D. both results are below normal despite the recent meal, indicating a metabolic problem