Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic Syndrome” Assignment
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Metabolic Syndrome, also called syndrome X, includes conditions which can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes (which are all becoming more prevalent in the United States and other countries). There is a great deal of research on Metabolic Syndrome and the ‘true’ cause of it goes well beyond the scope of this article and assignment (there are things that are not yet known regarding the cause). This assignment is meant to introduce you to Metabolic Syndrome so you are aware of this chronic, and and possibly threatening, group of conditions (with many showing no symptoms). Gaining more understanding through your own research would be a great idea!
Lifestyles are being criticized, generally speaking, for being too sedentary. Metabolic Syndrome is also being called the “sitting disease.” I have also heard the quote “sitting is the new smoking.” We all need to strive to be more active as sedentary lifestyles can have negative impact on all dimensions of our health.
Complete the worksheet found at the link below. The answers to the worksheet questions can be found within the article at the provided link.

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