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Syndrome X

 
     
  This syndrome, also known as metabolic syndrome, is really a complex of conditions.

The conditions used to define syndrome X are:
 

 
 
  • Obesity
 
 
  • High Blood Pressure
 
 
  • High Blood Sugar (insulin resistance)
 
 
  • High Triglycerides
 
 
  • Low HDL (good cholesterol)
 
  Anyone with three of the five conditions is considered to have metabolic syndrome, and approximately one quarter of adults have it.  
     
  What can you do about it?  
     
 
  1. Exercise
  2. Eat a healthy diet
  3. Lose weight
  4. Quit smoking
  5. See a Registered Dietitian for help.
 


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