African Americans with very high BMIs may be underdiagnosed for metabolic syndrome if the diagnosis criteria relies on triglyceride levels as a marker.

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Research has shown that African Americans tend to have lower triglyceride levels even with high BMIs, which can lead to underdiagnosis of metabolic syndrome if triglycerides are used as a criteria for diagnosis. Therefore, other markers such as waist circumference should also be considered.

African Americans with Very High BMIs May Be Underdiagnosed for Metabolic