Metabolic syndrome, obesity, and related risk factors among college men and women
Jesse S Morrell1, Ingrid E Lofgren, Joanne D Burke
1Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Biomedical Science, University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire 03824, USA. jesse.morrell@unh.edu
Objectives:
The primary objective of this study was to characterize the prevalence of overweight/obesity, metabolic syndrome (MbS) and its criteria, and nutrient intakes of college-age men and women via a large-scale screening.
Participants And Methods:
From August 2005 to July 2008, 2,722 subjects were recruited for the ongoing, cross-sectional Young Adult Health Risk Screening Initiative project. Anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, and dietary data were collected.
Results:
Approximately one-half of men and more than one-quarter of women were overweight or obese. MbS was identified in 9.9% of men and 3.0% of women; 77% of men and 54% of women had at least 1 MbS criterion. Intakes of saturated fat, magnesium, and fiber, as well as body mass index and reported physical activity levels were related to MbS.
Conclusions:
Because of high rates of overweight/obesity and MbS, college-age adults are at risk for developing chronic diseases including diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease.
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