About This Course:
This course discusses several aspects of metabolic syndrome. The areas that
will be covered in this course are:
~What is Metabolic Syndrome?
~What Causes Metabolic Syndrome?
~Serious Health Condition
~Who is at Risk for Metabolic Syndrome?
~Signs and Symptoms
~How is Metabolic Syndrome Diagnosed?
~Metabolic Risk Factors
~A Large Waist
~Waist Measurements
~Cholesterol: High Triglycerides
~Cholesterol: Low “Good” Cholesterol (HDL)
~High Blood Pressure
~High Fasting Blood Sugar Level
~Additional Risk Factors
~History of Diabetes
~Insulin Resistance as a Risk Factor
~Other Diseases
~How is Metabolic Syndrome Treated?
~How can Metabolic Syndrome be Prevented?
~Outlook
~Overview
Objectives:
After completing this course, learners will successfully be able to:
1. discuss that metabolic syndrome is a serious
health condition.
2. discuss the signs and symptoms of metabolic
syndrome.
3. learn how to treat or prevent metabolic syndrome.
There are several informative websites that you might find to be useful resources on metabolic syndrome. These links can be found by clicking on the "External Links" button located on the left side button bar.