Which statement accurately describes metabolic syndrome in Canadian adolescents?
A)Metabolic syndrome,typically seen only in adults,is being found in Canadian adolescents,because of the rise in obesity in that group.
B)Metabolic syndrome,among adolescents,increases their risk of adult obesity,diabetes and hypertension.
C)Metabolic syndrome includes abdominal obesity and other characteristics such as high serum triglycerides,low HDL cholesterol,high pressure and/or high fasting glucose levels.
D)All of the above statements are accurate.

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All three statements accurately describe metabolic syndrome in Canadian adolescents. The rise in obesity in this group has resulted in an increase in metabolic syndrome, which increases their risk of adult obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. Metabolic syndrome is characterized by abdominal obesity, high serum triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol, high blood pressure, and/or high fasting glucose levels.

Which Statement Accurately Describes Metabolic Syndrome in Canadian Adolescents