Question

Could you list the criteria included in "WEIGHHT" for diagnosing Metabolic Syndrome?

Answer 1

WEIGHHT

Waist Expanded

Impaired glucose (fasting glu >/= 100)

HTN (>/= 130/80)

HDL decreased (</= 40)

Triglycerides increased (>/= 150)

Answer 2

The criteria for diagnosing Metabolic Syndrome include waist circumference, blood pressure, fasting glucose, triglyceride levels, and HDL levels.

Step-by-step explanation:

The criteria included in WEIGHHT for diagnosing Metabolic Syndrome are:

• Waist circumference: Men > 40 inches, Women > 35 inches
• Elevated blood pressure: Systolic > 130 mmHg or diastolic > 85 mmHg
• Elevated fasting glucose: > 100 mg/dL
• High triglyceride levels: > 150 mg/dL
• Low HDL levels: Men < 40 mg/dL, Women < 50 mg/dL