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One proposed set of criteria for the diagnosis of metabolic syndrome in children
| Components needed for MetS diagnosis | Obesity | Hypertension | Low HDL | Elevated TG | Elevated fasting glucose | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford et al. [45] | ≥3 | WC ≥90% for age, sex [85] | SBP ≥90% for age, sex, height | HDL <40 mg/dL | TG ≥110 mg/dL | ≥100 mg/dL (fasting) |
HDL high-density lipoprotein; MetS metabolic syndrome; SBP systolic blood pressure; TG triglyceride; WC waist circumference
