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Describe the metabolic syndrome that has been identified in Asian Indians? Discuss the risk factors that may be contributing to high rates in this population. For those who follow a vegetarian diet, does this dietary practice modify their risk?

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Which vitamin can be used as a pharmacological agent for the treatment of high cholesterol?
 a. thiamin
 b. vitamin E
  c. niacin
 d. vitamin C
  e. vitamin K



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A clustering of conditionsa high waist-to-hip ratio indicative of abdominal fat, insulin resistance or glucose intolerance, high triglyceride levels, low HDL cholesterol levels, and hypertensionis considered the hallmark of metabolic syndrome. It is especially associated with Asian Indians, and they may have the highest rates of all ethnic groups. Researchers are studying numerous other factors related to these issues in an attempt to fully understand the role of genetic predisposition and environmental influence (such as diet, inactivity, and stress) in the condition. A vegetarian diet does not necessarily provide protection from these health problems seen in many Asian Indians. Research outcomes that have studied South Asians' dietary intake and its effect on health have been inconsistent. Vegetarian diets can be higher in carbohydrates than higher-protein Western diets, but both diets may be hypercaloric, resulting in weight gain.

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roselinechinyere27m

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Reply 2 on: Aug 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


ryhom

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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