Table 2.

Main definitions of metabolic syndrome.

Adapted from [16, 17]

Adult Treatment Panel III (2005 revision)	International Diabetes Federation
Any three of the five criteria below:	WC ≥ 94 cm (men) or ≥ 80 cm (women) and at least two of the following:
WC > 102 cm (men) or > 88 cm (women)	Blood glucose > 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L) or diagnosed diabetes
Blood glucose > 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L) or diagnosed diabetes	HDL cholesterol < 40 mg/dL (1.0 mmol/L) in men, < 50 mg/dL (1.3 mmol/L) in women or specific drug treatment
HDL cholesterol < 40 mg/dL (1.0 mmol/L) in men, < 50 mg/dL (1.3 mmol/L) in women or specific drug treatment	Plasma triglycerides > 150 mg/dL (1.7 mmol/L) or specific drug treatment
Plasma triglycerides > 150 mg/dL (1.7 mmol/L) or specific drug treatment	Blood pressure > 130/85 mmHg or specific drug treatment
Blood pressure > 130/85 mmHg or specific drug treatment

HDL high-density lipoprotein, WC waist circumference