Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors Among Young Adult Asian Indians
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Metabolic syndrome has a high prevalence within the U.S population. Asian Indians have a greater prevalence of the chronic diseases associated with this syndrome compared to Caucasians. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of risk factors of metabolic syndrome in young adult Asian Indians. Behavioral risk factors, dietary intake, and anthropometric measurements were assessed on all study participants (n=50). The mean BMI was 23.2 and 20.4, waist circumference was 87 and 79 cm, and percent body fat was 16 and 26% for males and females, respectively. Macronutrient contributions to the total energy intake were: carbohydrate 55% for males and females, protein 14 and 12% for males and females respectively, and total fat 31 and 33% for males and females, respectively. Using the definition of the Third Report of the National Cholesterol Education Program Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in Adults (Adult Treatment Panel III, ATP III), these Asian Indians did not appear to be at high risk for developing metabolic syndrome. However, using the newly proposed recommendations for Asian Indians, the results suggest that this group may be at risk for developing metabolic syndrome.
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When applying ATP III criteria in Asian countries, lower waist circumferences as defined by IDF for these populations appear appropriate as one risk factor.
“At the same time, when applying ATP III criteria in Asian countries, lower waist circumferences, as defined by IDF for these populations, appear to be appropriate as 1 risk factor.127,130,131,142”
From Diagnosis and Management of the Metabolic Syndrome: An American Heart Association/National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Scientific Statement (2005) · cites this paper as [130]
Some populations, including those from South Asia, China, Japan, and other Asian countries, are predisposed to insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes with only moderate increases in waist circumference.
“In addition, some populations are predisposed to insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes mellitus, with only moderate increases in waist circumference (ie, populations from South Asia, China, Japan, and other Asian countries).127,130,131,142”
From Diagnosis and Management of the Metabolic Syndrome: An American Heart Association/National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Scientific Statement (2005) · cites this paper as [130]
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- Authors
- Shah, T., Jonnalagadda, S. S., Kicklighter, J. R., Diwan, S., & Hopkins, B. L.
- Affiliations
- Georgia State University (US)
- University of Chicago (US)
- Corresponding author
- Jonnalagadda, Satya S.
- Venue
- Journal of Immigrant Health
- Published
- 2005-04
- Volume
- 7
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 117-125
- ISSN
- 1096-4045 (ISSN-L)
- 1573-3629
- OpenAlex
- W1990030231
- Cited by
- 19
- References
- 41
- Citations by year
- 2026: 1 · 2023: 1 · 2017: 4 · 2013: 3 · 2012: 1
- FWCI
- 1.85
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Licence
- www.springer.com/tdm (tdm)
- Locations
- Journal of Immigrant Health (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Indigenous Health and Education
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Keywords
- metabolic syndrome, Asian Indians, young adults, risk factors, prevalence, dietary intake, macronutrient composition, anthropometry, body mass index, waist circumference, body fat percentage, NCEP ATP III criteria
- MeSH terms
- Adult, Asian, Attitude to Health, Energy Intake, Feeding Behavior, Female, Health Education, Humans, India, Male, Nutrition Surveys, Obesity, Risk Factors, United States, Body Mass Index, Prevalence, Metabolic Syndrome
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