Lecture on Metabolic Syndrome

Introduction

• Presenter: Cathy from Level Up RN
• Topic: Metabolic Syndrome (from Level Up RN nutrition flashcard deck)
• Structure:
  • Coverage of metabolic syndrome
  • Quiz at the end
• Recommended: Use flashcard on metabolic syndrome

What is Metabolic Syndrome?

• Combination of disorders
• Increases risk for:
  • Heart disease
  • Diabetes
  • Stroke

Risk Factors

• Overweight
• Lack of physical activity
• Family history and genetics

Signs and Symptoms

• Large waistline
• Hypertension
• Increased LDL cholesterol (L for Lousy)
• Increased triglycerides
• Decreased HDL cholesterol (H for Happy)

Diagnostic Criteria

• Diagnosis requires at least 3 of the following:
  1. Waist circumference:
  • Over 40 inches (men)
  • Over 35 inches (women)
  2. Triglyceride level: Over 150
  3. HDL level:
  • Under 40 (men)
  • Under 50 (women)
  4. Fasting glucose: ≥ 100
  5. Blood pressure:
  • Systolic: Over 130
  • Diastolic: Over 85

Treatment

• Lifestyle changes:
  • Lose weight
  • Heart-healthy diet
  • Increase physical activity
  • Reduce stress
  • Get enough sleep
  • Quit smoking
• Medications:
  • Blood pressure medications
  • Cholesterol medications
  • Anti-diabetic medications
• Severe obesity:
  • Weight loss medications
  • Bariatric surgery

Quiz Questions

1. Decreased levels of HDL cholesterol is one of the criteria for metabolic syndrome.
2. A waist circumference over 35 inches in women is one of the criteria for metabolic syndrome.
3. A triglyceride level over 150 milligrams per deciliter is one of the criteria for metabolic syndrome.
4. A fasting blood glucose level greater than or equal to 100 milligrams per deciliter is one of the criteria for metabolic syndrome.

Conclusion

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Blooper

• A humorous failed line during recording on waist circumference