A female patient is diagnosed with metabolic syndrome in the presence of which of the following? I)Fasting glucose

Question

A female patient is diagnosed with metabolic syndrome in the presence of which of the following?
 I)Fasting glucose <110 mg/dl
II)High-density lipoprotein cholesterol <50 mg/dl
III)Triglycerides >150 mg/dl

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Metabolic syndrome is diagnosed in the presence of at least three of the following five criteria:
1. Elevated waist circumference
2. Elevated triglycerides (> 150 mg/dL)
3. Reduced high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol < 50 mg/dL for women
4. Elevated blood pressure (systolic > 130 mmHg or diastolic > 85 mmHg)
5. Elevated fasting glucose (≥ 100 mg/dL)

A Female Patient Is Diagnosed with Metabolic Syndrome in the Presence