Metabolic Syndrome

Pathway Contributor: Carol Clarke

Credentials:
MHSc, RD

Bio:
Carol Clarke is a Registered Dietitian and nutrition consultant in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. She completed a BA (Administrative Studies) at the University of Western Ontario (1980), a BASc (Food & Nutrition) at Ryerson University (1994), a Dietetic Internship at The Toronto Hospital (1995) and a MHSc (Nutrition Communication) at Ryerson University (2013). Carol has worked in many areas of clinical practice in hospitals and primary care. She has a particular interest in cardiovascular health and obesity. Her current focus is on program development for public and health professional education, group presentations and workshops, and writing and reviewing. She has contributed to several PEN® knowledge pathways.

Contributions:

• Can lifestyle interventions prevent or delay the development of metabolic syndrome (MetS)?  

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• Can lifestyle interventions prevent or delay the development of metabolic syndrome (MetS)?  

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• What are the treatment goals/strategies for individuals with metabolic syndrome (MetS)?  

  Role: Author

• What are the treatment goals/strategies for individuals with metabolic syndrome (MetS)?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Does a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome (MetS) predict increased risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes better than the individual component risk factors?  

  Role: Author

• Metabolic Syndrome Background

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