Discuss metabolic syndrome in relation to diabetes


A condition related to insulin resistance is metabolic syndrome, which shares some characteristics with T2DM. Central obesity and insulin resistance are significant contributing features, along with atherosclerotic risk factors including dyslipidemia and hypertension. Metabolic syndrome places individuals at increased risk for coronary artery disease. Treatment of metabolic syndrome is multifaceted and includes diet, exercise, and pharmacologic therapy including statins, fibrates, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, and thiazolidinediones. Over one-third of the U.S. population over age 20 meets the criteria for metabolic syndrome.

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According to the American Psychiatric Association, anorexia nervosa is diagnosed when a client

A. refuses to maintain body weight at or above a minimally normal weight for age and height. B. has an intense fear of losing weight or becoming thin. C. experiences repeated episodes of binge eating. D. experiences repeated episodes of purging.

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What does the term cachexia mean?

A. genetic mutations B. stoppage of blood flow C. severe weight and appetite loss D. programmed cell death E. uncontrollable cell division

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To obtain optimal fitness and health, one should take amino acid supplements daily

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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