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- Define metabolic syndrome.
- Discuss the epidemiology of metabolic syndrome in the United States, based on age, sex, race, and other factors.
- Evaluate risk factors of metabolic syndrome.
- Utilize screening tools to diagnose metabolic syndrome.
- Offer current dietary recommendations.
- Identify the current physical activity recommendations.
- Consider pharmaceutical interventions currently available for obesity.
- Recognize circumstances when surgery should be considered as a treatment option for obesity.
- Define dyslipidemia and its treatment recommendations.
- Evaluate hypertension and its treatment modalities.
Which of the following is included in the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Adult Treatment Panel (ATP) III definition of metabolic syndrome?
Which of the following is a criterion outlined by the American College of Endocrinology's definition of insulin resistance syndrome?
Which of the following statements regarding the epidemiology of metabolic syndrome in the United States is TRUE?
Which statement about costs related to metabolic syndrome is TRUE?
Irrespective of whether a person is overweight or not, a contributor to insulin resistance is
In the Kuopio Ischemic Heart Disease Risk Factor study, patients with metabolic syndrome showed what increase in relative risk for mortality from coronary heart disease?
Evaluation of patients for metabolic syndrome should include
The first step in the treatment of metabolic syndrome is
According to the Dietary Reference Intakes, what percent of daily calories should be from fat?
Intake of added sugars should be limited to no more than what percent of overall calorie intake?
Experts recommend setting a long-term goal of how many minutes of exercise, at least five days per week?
Which of the following statements regarding exercise is TRUE?
According to NHLBI guidelines, which of the following patients would be considered for drug therapy?
Which of the following statements regarding the weight-loss medication orlistat is TRUE?
A patient with which of the following is considered a good candidate for bariatric surgery?
Which of the following is a benefit to metformin therapy in patients with insulin resistance?
One characteristic lipid problem associated with metabolic syndrome is a(n)
Which lipid remains the primary target of lipid-lowering therapy?
Normal blood pressure is defined as less than
Which of the following statements regarding blood pressure management is TRUE?
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