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Which of the following is a part of the IDF criteria for defining metabolic syndrome?
Which of the following is a part of the IDF criteria for defining metabolic syndrome?
- Waist circumference ≥ 90cm for Europid women
- Waist circumference ≥ 88cm for Europid men
- Waist circumference ≥ 80cm for Europid women
- Waist circumference ≥ 94cm for Europid men (correct)
What is the triglyceride level considered as a factor in the IDF criteria for defining metabolic syndrome?
What is the triglyceride level considered as a factor in the IDF criteria for defining metabolic syndrome?
- ≥ 1.0mmol/L
- ≥ 1.5mmol/L
- ≥ 2.0mmol/L
- ≥ 1.7mmol/L (correct)
What is the minimum number of factors required, in addition to central obesity, to meet the IDF criteria for defining metabolic syndrome?
What is the minimum number of factors required, in addition to central obesity, to meet the IDF criteria for defining metabolic syndrome?
- Three
- Five
- Two (correct)
- Four
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Metabolic Syndrome IDF Criteria
- Central obesity is a key factor in the IDF criteria for defining metabolic syndrome
- A triglyceride level of ≥ 1.7 mmol/L is considered as a factor in the IDF criteria for defining metabolic syndrome
- A minimum of two additional factors, in addition to central obesity, are required to meet the IDF criteria for defining metabolic syndrome
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