Macronutrient composition and sodium intake of diet are associated with risk of metabolic syndrome and hypertension in Korean women.

Hypertension and hypertriglycemia are the most important contributors to metabolic syndrome (MetS) and cardiovascular disease risk in South Koreans with a relatively lean body mass. These major contributors differ from those identified in Western populations. This study aimed to identify the charact...

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Main Authors: Hea Young Oh, Mi Kyung Kim, Myoungsook Lee, Young Ok Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3808273?pdf=render