According to Shawn's physician, Shawn has a high risk of ________ because his waist circumference is 42 inches, his blood pressure consistently measures 140 mm Hg/90 mm Hg, and his fasting blood glucose level is 110 mg/dl.

A. constipation
B. metabolic syndrome
C. diverticulitis
D. cystic fibrosis


Answer: B

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