Which of the following is a criterion for metabolic syndrome?

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Which of the following is a criterion for metabolic syndrome?

Metabolic syndrome shows up when several cardiovascular risk factors occur together. Among the criteria used, one key component is elevated triglycerides, defined as a level at or above 150 mg/dL. This reflects the dyslipidemia pattern linked with the syndrome. The other options don’t fit because high HDL is not a criterion (low HDL is), blood pressure below 130/85 isn’t a criterion (the threshold is 130/85 or higher), and fasting glucose below 100 mg/dL isn’t a criterion (the threshold is 100 mg/dL or higher). Remember, diagnosis requires at least three of these factors to be present.

Metabolic syndrome shows up when several cardiovascular risk factors occur together. Among the criteria used, one key component is elevated triglycerides, defined as a level at or above 150 mg/dL. This reflects the dyslipidemia pattern linked with the syndrome. The other options don’t fit because high HDL is not a criterion (low HDL is), blood pressure below 130/85 isn’t a criterion (the threshold is 130/85 or higher), and fasting glucose below 100 mg/dL isn’t a criterion (the threshold is 100 mg/dL or higher). Remember, diagnosis requires at least three of these factors to be present.

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