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Metabolic Syndrome in Children and Adolescents

What is metabolic syndrome?

• Metabolic syndrome is the name for a group of health problems that often leads to heart disease and diabetes. One of the main problems is being overweight, especially around the belly. Other problems are high blood pressure, high triglycerides (fat) in the blood, high blood sugar, and low HDL ("good") cholesterol.

Why do we worry about it in children and teens?

• Metabolic syndrome is seen in young people and adults. It is a major risk for heart disease and diabetes. Type 2 diabetes, once called "adult onset diabetes," is now found much more often in children . . . [Full Text of this Article]

Is your child at risk?

How can you help your child to be healthier?

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