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What is the prevalence of metabolic syndrome among Mexican Americans?
What is the prevalence of metabolic syndrome among Mexican Americans?
- 60%
- 32% (correct)
- 22%
- 24%
Which of the following is a recommended strategy for preventing metabolic syndrome?
Which of the following is a recommended strategy for preventing metabolic syndrome?
- Eliminating table salt by experimenting with other herbs and spices
- Choosing lean cuts of white meat and fish over red meat
- Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, Avoiding processed or deep-fried dinners
- All of the above (correct)
What is the primary goal of treatment for metabolic syndrome?
What is the primary goal of treatment for metabolic syndrome?
- Preventing type 2 diabetes
- Preventing heart attack
- Preventing stroke
- All of the above (correct)
Which of the following is NOT routinely monitored by doctors to ensure that lifestyle modifications for metabolic syndrome are working?
Which of the following is NOT routinely monitored by doctors to ensure that lifestyle modifications for metabolic syndrome are working?
What is the most common precursor of Type 2 Diabetes in cases of metabolic syndrome?
What is the most common precursor of Type 2 Diabetes in cases of metabolic syndrome?
Which of the following is considered abdominal obesity in men?
Which of the following is considered abdominal obesity in men?
What is the recommended amount of moderately strenuous activity on most days of the week?
What is the recommended amount of moderately strenuous activity on most days of the week?
Which of the following is a self-care strategy for reducing insulin resistance in overweight and obese individuals?
Which of the following is a self-care strategy for reducing insulin resistance in overweight and obese individuals?
What is the recommended level of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL) in men?
What is the recommended level of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL) in men?
Which of the following is a secondary sign of metabolic syndrome?
Which of the following is a secondary sign of metabolic syndrome?
What is the recommended systolic blood pressure threshold for diagnosing hypertension in metabolic syndrome?
What is the recommended systolic blood pressure threshold for diagnosing hypertension in metabolic syndrome?
Which ethnic group has the highest prevalence of metabolic syndrome?
Which ethnic group has the highest prevalence of metabolic syndrome?
What is the recommended level of triglyceride for diagnosing metabolic syndrome?
What is the recommended level of triglyceride for diagnosing metabolic syndrome?
What is the recommended waist circumference for men to be considered abdominal obesity in cases of metabolic syndrome?
What is the recommended waist circumference for men to be considered abdominal obesity in cases of metabolic syndrome?
