Concept information
Preferred term
metabolic syndrome in youth and physical activity
Definition
- Metabolic syndrome (MetS) was first described in the mid-1990s as syndrome X and recently also has been referred to as the insulin-resistant syndrome. It consists of dyslipidemia, hypertension, glucose intolerance, and obesity, which, when all factors are present, lead to the greatest risk of developing cardiovascular or coronary disease. [Source: Encyclopedia of Lifestyle Medicine & Health; Metabolic Syndrome in Youth and Physical Activity]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/metabolic_syndrome_in_youth_and_physical_activity
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