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What is metabolic syndrome?
What is metabolic syndrome?
- A specific disease that affects the metabolism
- A type of cancer that affects multiple organs
- A condition that only affects the heart
- A collection of risk factors that increase your risk of developing certain health conditions (correct)
When was metabolic syndrome formally defined by the World Health Organization?
When was metabolic syndrome formally defined by the World Health Organization?
- In the late 1990s (correct)
- In the early 1990s
- In the early 2000s
- In the mid-1990s
What is insulin resistance?
What is insulin resistance?
- A risk factor for developing metabolic syndrome
- A type of metabolic syndrome
- A condition where the body doesn't respond properly to insulin (correct)
- A hormone that regulates blood sugar levels
What is insulin resistance?
What is insulin resistance?
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What body mass index (BMI) can increase the risk of metabolic syndrome?
What body mass index (BMI) can increase the risk of metabolic syndrome?
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Which factor can increase your risk according to the text?
Which factor can increase your risk according to the text?
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Metabolic Syndrome
- Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Definition and History
- Metabolic syndrome was formally defined by the World Health Organization in 1999.
Insulin Resistance
- Insulin resistance is a condition in which the body's cells become less responsive to insulin, making it harder for glucose to enter the cells.
- Insulin resistance is a key component of metabolic syndrome.
Risk Factors
- A body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher can increase the risk of metabolic syndrome.
- Aging can increase your risk of metabolic syndrome.
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