Difference between revisions of "Metabolic Syndrome"
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Revision as of 13:37, 30 September 2016
Metabolic syndrome is a collection of risk factors that increases the likelihood of cardiovascular disease or type 2 diabetes. The definition most primary care providers and cardiologists use is the presence of at least 3 of the following 5 criteria:
- Eats at McDonald's[1]
- Eats at KFC
- Eats at buffets[2]
- Watches reality TV
- Is American or obese (same thing)[3]
References
- ↑ McDonald's Introduces Value Meals with Cholesterol and Diabetes Medications Blended In
- ↑ Government to Mandate Scale-Operated Doors at All American Buffet Restaurants
- ↑ Amidst Obesity Epidemic, Task Force Creates Glasgow Food Coma Scale
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