Question

The Metabolic Syndrome is ______ and _______. Select one: a. rare among Americans; is usually evident in east Asia b. an incurable infectious disease; it is spread by not washing ones’ hands c. a group of risk factors for chronic diseases; can be improved by diet and exercise d. related to low blood pressure; fasting glucose level below 90 mg/dL

Answer 1

The metabolic syndrome is ..

Option c)  a group of risk factors for chronic diseases; can be improved by diet and exercise.

Metabolic syndrome is not a infectious disease but is a cluster of risk factors for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus. A report says that about 34℅ American suffering from this syndrome. Conditions such as increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat , abnormal and high level of cholesterol are the main risk facrfac in this syndrome.