Great overview article on 🧒Metabolic Syndrome from @AmerAcadPeds http://bit.ly/PedMetS 
Pediatric Metabolic Syndrome, not to be confused with a #DKA or more specific metabolic disorder, is a complicated illness with a contested definition but essentially comprised of:

-hypertension
-obesity
-hyperglycemia and
-hyperlipidemia
Risk factors include:
-low socioeconomic status
-poor diet
-high screen time
-sedentary lifestyle
-obstructive sleep apnea

1st line interventions include:
🏃 & 🍏🥑🍊🍇🥦
2nd and 3rd line interventions include
💊 & surgery
#Congress should ✍️📜 to create public #policy solutions improving #access to #healthyfood and safe public spaces to increase physical activity, among others. @HouseDemocrats @HouseGOP @SenateDems @SenateGOP
The #LetsMove campaign initiated during the #Obama presidency is full of great policy solutions http://bit.ly/obammove 
Considering quarantines of today and 👀ahead to post #COVID19 healthcare, #telehealth 📲 will be fundamental to success. There are proven📲 solutions to addressing obesity & @PedNursing highlights some here! http://bit.ly/TelemedSol 

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