Metabolic Syndrome in Overnutrition Adolescents in Makassar

Background/Aims: Increased incidence of obesity triggers the incidence of metabolic syndrome (MS) in adolescents. This study aimed to see an overview of the incidence of MS in overnutrition adolescents in Makassar. Methods: This study was conducted with a cross-sectional design involving 53 overnutrition adolescents as subjects. The sample was obtained by sketching 157 students. Nutritional status was determined based on anthropometry measurement. Measurement of blood pressure, fasting blood glucose level, blood triglyceride level, and blood HDL cholesterol were carried out to determine the number of MS risk factors the subjects had. Results: In general, the prevalence of MS found in the subjects was 7.5%. In overweight subjects, MS was not found, but in obese subjects, the prevalence of MS was 14.8%. Conclusions: The prevalence of metabolic syndrome in obese adolescents was higher than overweight adolescents.