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Table 2 Distribution of the metabolic syndrome and related components

From: Is walking to school associated with improved metabolic health?

Metabolic Risk Factors

At risk definition

Frequency (%)

Waist Circumference

≥90th percentile

16.4

HDL-C

<40 mg/dL

25.5

Triglycerides

≥150 mg/dL

2.5

Glucose

≥100 mg/dL

8.8

Blood Pressure

≥130/≥85 mm hg

15.1

Metabolic Syndrome

WC ≥ 90th + 2 other

3

Physical Activity

<60 min/day in MVPA

85.6

  1. Legend: HDL-C high density lipoprotein- cholesterol, mg/dL milligrams per deciliter, mm hg millimeter of mercury, WC waist circumference, min/day in MVPA minutes per day in moderate to vigorous physical activity.
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International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity

ISSN: 1479-5868

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