ATP III Definition of Metabolic Syndrome

1. Abdominal obesity, given as waist circumference (Men > 40 in or women >35 in)
2.TG > 150 mg %
3. HDL cholesterol < 40 mg % in males & < 50 mg % in females 4. BP > 130/85 mmHg
5. Fasting blood glucose > 110 mg%
When ≥ 3 out of 5 listed characteristics are present, with or without treatment, a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome can be made.