Table 1 Criteria of metabolic syndrome by the National Cholesterol Education Program
Component | Criteria |
|---|---|
Central obesity | Waist measurement >90 cm (male) or >80 cm (female) |
Low HDL cholesterol | HDL-C <40 mg/dL (male) or <50 mg/dL (female) |
High blood pressure | BP >130/85 mmHg |
Hypertriglyceridemia | TG >150 mg/dL |
Elevated blood sugar | Fasting blood sugar >100 mg/dL |