Will a child living with obesity be at a higher risk of developing metabolic syndrome when they are an adult? Provide research evidence to support your point of view.

Nutrition and lifestyle

Will a child living with obesity be at a higher risk of developing metabolic syndrome when they are an adult? Provide research evidence to support your point of view. (20 marks)

– What to include:
– Total cholesterol criteria (pub med writer freedman et al 2001)
– Triglycerides criteria (freedman et al)
– Insulin (pub med writer)
– Disease outcome in relation to metabolic syndrome
– Discussion .