8
Diagnosis
Table 10. Diet Characteristics and Diseases/Disorders/
Altered Metabolic States That May Elevate LDL-C
and/or Triglyceride Concentrations
Cause
Elevate
LDL-C
Elevate
Triglycerides
Diet
Positive energ y balance
ᅛ ᅛ
High saturated fat
ᅛ
High trans fats
ᅛ
High glycemic load
ᅛ
Excess alcohol intake
ᅛ
Weight gain
ᅛ ᅛ
Anorexia nervosa
ᅛ
Diseases/disorders/altered metabolic states
Chronic kidney disease
ᅛ ᅛ
Nephrotic syndrome
ᅛ ᅛ
Obstructive liver disease
ᅛ
Diabetes mellitus
ᅛ
Metabolic syndrome
ᅛ
HIV infection
ᅛ ᅛ
Autoimmune disorders
ᅛ ᅛ
Hypothyroidism
ᅛ ᅛ
Pregnancy
ᅛ ᅛ
Polycystic ovary syndrome
ᅛ ᅛ
Menopause transition with declining estrogen levels
ᅛ ᅛ