METABOLIC SYNDROME QS

Is metabolic syndrome a specific one disease?"

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following exercises is the most important to do in metabolic syndrome?

• AEROBIC EXCERCISES

• Flexibility exercises

• High-intensity interval training (HIIT)

• Strengthening / Progressive resistance exercises

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) should be performed more than 2-3 times per week, with rest days in between to allow for recovery.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which factors are used to diagnose metabolic syndrome?

• High waist, triglycerides, blood pressure, fasting glucose, and low HDL

• High waist, low triglycerides, high blood pressure, high fasting glucose, and low HDL

• Low waist, low triglycerides, high blood pressure, high fasting glucose, and low HDL

• Low waist, high triglycerides, low blood pressure, low fasting glucose, and high HDL

Which of the following criteria is indicative of abdominal obesity in diagnosing metabolic syndrome?

• Waist circumference greater than 90 cm in women and 100 cm in men

• Waist circumference greater than 80 cm in women and 95 cm in men

• Waist circumference greater than 88 cm in women and 102 cm in men

• Waist circumference greater than 85 cm in women and 105 cm in men