Metabolic Syndrome: Supersized Kids
May 2012, Volume 7, No. 5

Metabolic Syndrome: Supersized Kids

Metabolic Syndrome: Supersized Kids

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Learning Objectives

  • Describe the symptoms and prevalence of the metabolic syndrome.
  • Recall what is measured for the diagnosis of metabolic syndrome.
  • List the modes of physical activities that are recommended in the medical setting.
  • Recognize polycystic ovary syndrome.
  • Outline effective weight loss protocols and the AAP lifestyle change protocols.
Metabolic Syndrome: Supersized Kids

Silva Arslanian, MD

Current source of funding from Research Grant: Novo Nordisk Current source of funding from Consulting: Sanofi-Aventis/Metacure, Novo Nordisk, Metacure/Bristol-Myers Squibb. Current source of funding from Speakers’ Bureau: Eli Lily. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.

Metabolic Syndrome: Supersized Kids

Philip S. Zeitler, MD, PhD, FAAP

Current source of funding from Research Grant: Eli Lilly, Daiichi Sankyo. Current source of funding from Consulting: AstraZeneca US, Merck, Daiichi Sankyo, Bristol-Myers Squibb. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.

Metabolic Syndrome: Supersized Kids

SoJung Lee, PhD

Dr. Lee disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.