Which of the Following Criteria Applies to the Diagnosis of Metabolic

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following criteria applies to the diagnosis of metabolic syndrome?

• A) fasting glucose ≥150 mg/dL
• B) blood pressure ≥130/85 mm Hg
• C) triglycerides ≥250 mg/dL
• D) HDL-c >40 mg/dL in men
• E) waist circumference ≥102 cm in men

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