I decided to discuss question number three because I have a friend of twenty-four years that I talk to almost daily, with this condition. After listening to the video and reviewing the power point, I discussed the complications of metabolic syndrome with her. Surprisingly, I read this discussion post and realized I have just completed this task! This is a topic that needs to be discussed with tact and sensitivity to prevent the person from becoming defensive and/or offended. In layman’s terms, metabolic syndrome is a condition caused mainly from obesity due to lack of exercise and over-eating. I informed my friend that over-eating and lack of exercise causes an increase in triglycerides and a decrease in the good cholesterol, high-density
