Metabolic Syndrome Quiz

What does metabolic syndrome greatly increase the risk of developing?

• Kidney and liver failure

• Cancer and autoimmune diseases

• Asthma and allergies

• Diabetes, heart disease, and stroke

What is the waist circumference threshold for abdominal obesity in men?

• More than 35 inches

• More than 30 inches

• More than 45 inches

• More than 40 inches

What is considered high blood pressure in metabolic syndrome?

• 130/80 mm Hg or higher

• 120/80 mm Hg or higher

• 140/90 mm Hg or higher

• 150/100 mm Hg or higher

What fasting blood glucose level is considered impaired in metabolic syndrome?

• Equal to or greater than 80 mg/dL

• Equal to or greater than 90 mg/dL

• Equal to or greater than 110 mg/dL

• Equal to or greater than 100 mg/dL

What triglyceride level is considered high in metabolic syndrome?

• More than 180 mg/dL

• More than 150 mg/dL

• More than 120 mg/dL

• More than 100 mg/dL

What HDL cholesterol level is considered low for women in metabolic syndrome?

• Less than 30 mg/dL

• Less than 60 mg/dL

• Less than 40 mg/dL

• Less than 50 mg/dL

How many metabolic factors must be present for a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome?

• 1 or more

• 4 or more

• 2 or more

• 3 or more

What is insulin resistance?

• The body's inability to produce insulin

• The body's destruction of insulin

• The body's inability to respond to insulin

• The body's overproduction of insulin

What is a major contributing factor to metabolic syndrome?

• A sedentary lifestyle

• Low salt consumption

• A high-protein diet

• Excessive water intake

Which ethnic group is more likely to develop metabolic syndrome?

• Asian Americans

• African Americans

• Native Americans

• European Americans