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CLuster of rick factors that relate directly to lifestyle
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metabolic syndrome
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lifestyles that put you at risk for metabolic syndrome
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Type 2 DM, obesity(fat waistline), elevated cholesterol and triglycerides(low HDL(good cholesterol) and high LDL(bad cholesterol) and hypertension
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Number one way to precent Meabolic syndrome?
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Lifestyle changes
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Other ways to prevent met. syndrome?
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reduc b/p, lower lipid levels, loose weight(DASH diet) and exercise, maintain glucose levels (fasting greater than 120mg)
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which lipid levels should you especially try to lower and why?
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LDL and VLDL because they are contributors to atherosclerosis
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