Nutrition Through the Life Cycle (MindTap Course List)
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To list: The primary sequelae of poorly managed
Introduction: Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of five risk factors, namely increased blood pressure, insulin resistance, obesity, high serum triglycerides, and low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL).
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