Metabolic Health Score Calculator
Estimate your metabolic health status using the five criteria defined by the AHA/NHLBI: waist circumference, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol, blood pressure, and fasting glucose. Research published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found only ~7% of US adults meet optimal levels for all five markers.
What You'll Get
- Metabolic health score (0-5 criteria met)
- Risk category (optimal, at-risk, metabolic syndrome)
- Which markers need attention
- Recommended lab tests for markers you don't know
- Comparison to population averages by age group
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of adults have optimal metabolic health?
Only about 6.8% of US adults meet all five metabolic health criteria (waist circumference, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol, blood pressure, and fasting glucose), according to a 2022 study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
What is metabolic syndrome?
Metabolic syndrome is diagnosed when 3 or more of 5 criteria are abnormal: elevated waist circumference, high triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol, elevated blood pressure, and high fasting glucose. It significantly increases the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
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