3 Questions
Which of the following is a part of the IDF criteria for defining metabolic syndrome?
Waist circumference ≥ 94cm for Europid men
What is the triglyceride level considered as a factor in the IDF criteria for defining metabolic syndrome?
≥ 1.7mmol/L
What is the minimum number of factors required, in addition to central obesity, to meet the IDF criteria for defining metabolic syndrome?
Two
Study Notes
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
Test your knowledge of metabolic syndrome with this quiz. Explore the IDF criteria for defining metabolic syndrome and the cluster of metabolic abnormalities that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes mellitus.
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