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What are the main components of metabolic syndrome?

Visceral obesity, low blood sugar, high blood pressure, high triglycerides

Central obesity, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, low cholesterol (correct)

Visceral obesity, low blood pressure, high blood sugar, high cholesterol

Central obesity, low blood pressure, low blood sugar, high cholesterol

Which risk factor is critical to health according to the text?

Stored fat around organs of abdomen (correct)

Lower-body fat

Insulin resistance

Waist-to-hip ratio

How many components does a person need to have for a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome?

3 (correct)

What is the most accepted hypothesis to describe the pathophysiology of metabolic syndrome?

Insulin resistance Signup and view all the answers

Which body composition model is adapted from J.H. Wilmore's work?

Three Models of Body Composition Signup and view all the answers

What type of fat distribution is associated with increased risk of heart disease and some cancers according to the text?

Visceral fat (around organs of abdomen) Signup and view all the answers

What is metabolic syndrome?

A group of conditions that increase the risk of diabetes, stroke, and heart disease Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a condition typically associated with metabolic syndrome?

Low levels of good cholesterol (HDL) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential benefit of consuming fish oil?

Reducing the risk of metabolic syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of health claims and dietary recommendations?

To provide guidance on healthy eating habits and disease prevention Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT covered in the course outline?

Osteoporosis Signup and view all the answers

According to the course description, what will be discussed?

The role of nutrition in various health problems and diseases Signup and view all the answers