What are the triglyceride values indicated for metabolic syndrome according to ATP III?

The definition of metabolic syndrome, as outlined by the National Cholesterol Education Program's Adult Treatment Panel III (ATP III), includes specific criteria for triglyceride levels among other risk factors. For triglycerides, a value of 150 mg/dL or greater establishes an important criterion for diagnosing metabolic syndrome.

This threshold is significant because elevated triglyceride levels are associated with increased cardiovascular risk and reflect underlying issues such as insulin resistance, which is a key feature of metabolic syndrome. Therefore, identifying triglyceride levels at 150 or greater allows healthcare professionals to recognize and intervene in individuals at risk for cardiovascular disease and related complications.

Other choices present different triglyceride value ranges that do not align with ATP III criteria for metabolic syndrome. Values less than 100 mg/dL indicate a lower risk, while values of 200 mg/dL or greater may suggest more severe hypertriglyceridemia, which by itself does not define metabolic syndrome without considering other risk factors. Similarly, a range of 100 to 150 mg/dL does not meet the threshold for diagnosing metabolic syndrome, as it would only include those who fall below the 150 mg/dL cutoff. Therefore, the correct interpretation of triglyceride values in the context of metabolic syndrome is to recognize that a