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Metabolic Syndrome,Obesity, and Related Risk Factors Among College Men and Women
Authors:Jesse S. Morrell MS  Ingrid E. Lofgren PhD  MPH   RD  Joanne D. Burke PhD  RD  Ruth A. Reilly PhD  RD
Affiliation:1. Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Biomedical Science , University of New Hampshire , Durham , New Hampshire;2. Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences , University of Rhode Island , Kingston , Rhode Island
Abstract:Abstract

Objectives: The primary objective of this study was to characterize the prevalence of overweight/obesity, metabolic syndrome (MbS) and its criteria, and nutrient intakes of college-age men and women via a large-scale screening. Participants and Methods: From August 2005 to July 2008, 2,722 subjects were recruited for the ongoing, cross-sectional Young Adult Health Risk Screening Initiative project. Anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, and dietary data were collected. Results: Approximately one-half of men and more than one-quarter of women were overweight or obese. MbS was identified in 9.9% of men and 3.0% of women; 77% of men and 54% of women had at least 1 MbS criterion. Intakes of saturated fat, magnesium, and fiber, as well as body mass index and reported physical activity levels were related to MbS. Conclusions: Because of high rates of overweight/obesity and MbS, college-age adults are at risk for developing chronic diseases including diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease
Keywords:cardiovascular disease risk  chronic disease  college students  metabolic syndrome  obesity
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