Metabolic Syndrome
America’s Health Status one-third of U.S. adults (35.7%) are obese. 17% (12.5 million) of children 2—19 years are obese. Top leading causes of death (2010)
Heart disease: 597,689Cancer: 574,743Chronic lower respiratory diseases:138,080Stroke 129,476
Life expectancy (2011) is 78.64 years of age
What is Metabolic Syndrome?
Group of conditions increasing risk for heart disease, stroke, and diabetes
- conditions include: increased blood pressure, high blood sugar levels, excess body fat, and abnormal cholesterol levels
Having one of these conditions does not mean you have metabolic syndrome, but one or more can increase your risk.
Risk Factors
Age – increases with age Abdominal Obesity – “apple” shape Lipid profile – raised triglycerides & low HDL Insulin Resistance – glucose intolerance can
evolve into diabetes –level hyperglycemia Blood Pressure – normal range 120/80 Other Diseases – high blood pressure, heart
disease, fatty liver disease, polycystic ovary syndrome
Complications …when left untreated
Heart diseaseDiabetesStrokeDementia
Symptoms
No clear signs or symptomsIndicators include….
Large visible waistlineHigh blood sugar related to Type 2 DiabetesHigh blood pressure
Diagnosis
Physical exam and blood testing- waist circumference
> 35in female >40in male- HDL “good cholesterol”
<50 mg/dL for women <40 mg/dL for men - blood pressure 130/85 or higher- fasting blood sugar >100mg/dL
3 of the 5 risk factors can lead to a proper diagnosis
Prevention of Metabolic Syndrome
7% Weight Loss GoalDecrease Your Risk in as Little as 3
Weeks!Self Monitoring is Key!• BMI Formula:
(Weight (lbs)/ (height (in)^2)) * 703.1
Nutrient Recommendations
Total Fat- 25-35% Saturated - >7%
Calories Monounsaturated-
<20% Calories Polyunsaturated- <10%
Calories
Carbohydrates- 50-60%
Protein- approx. 15%
Dietary Fats and Your Numbers
Saturated Fats- ↑LDL cholesterol Animal products, butter, coconut oil, palm oil
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids- ↓LDL↓TG, ↑HDL (only with low fat diet) Canola oil, olive oil, peanut oil, sunflower oil,
avocados, nuts & seedsPolyunsaturated Fats- ↓LDL ↓ HDL*
Soybean, corn and safflower oil, oily fish (salmon, tuna, mackerel, herring & trout) and most nuts & seeds.
Polyunsaturated Fats- The Omegas
Omega-3: include EPA & DHA, not made in the body. Food sources include salmon, tuna, sardines, mackerel, shellfish, walnuts, flaxseeds, canola & soybean oils. AHA recommends people with CHD consume 1g of
Omega-3 FA per day. Individuals with high TG may need 2-4g per day.
Omega-6: not made in the body. Food sources include soybean, safflower, sunflower or corn oils.
The DASH DietGroup Recommende
d Servings/ Day
Example of 1 Serving
Grains 6-8 1 slice bread
Vegetables 4-5 ½ cup cooked carrots
Fruits 4-5 ½ cup fresh strawberries
Low Fat/Fat Free Dairy
2-3 1 cup (8 oz) Skim Milk
Meat, Poultry, Fish
6 or Less 1 oz. Grilled Chicken
Nuts, Seeds, Legumes
4-5 per Week 2 Tbsp. Peanut Butter
Fats & Oils 2-3 1 Tsp. Vegetable oil
“Dashing” Through the Market
Purchase Food in its Most Basic Form- Cost of Convenience.
Produce: Fresh or Frozen over Canned
or Dried Read the Ingredient Labels
Whole Grains Sodium Content
Plan One Meatless Day per Week
Stock Up on Basic Spices
EXERCISE & METABOLIC SYNDROME
THERAPEUTIC LIFESTYLE
CHANGE
TREATMENT & PREVENTION
GOALS
MAINTAIN HEALTHY WEIGHT INCREASE & MAINTAIN PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY
EXERCISE COMBINED WITH A HEALTHY DIET
HOW MUCH EXERCISE?
MODERATEWALKING BRISKLY12 MILES/WEEK
• VIGOROUS =MORE BENEFITS
• STRENGTH TRAINING
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