The conclusion of this study is that “Prevalence of metabolic health in American adults is alarmingly low”.

by Robert DeSimone on September 25, 2025

Only 12% of Americans meet this criteria:

-waist circumference less than 40/35in men/women

-fasting blood glucose <100mg/dL

-HgbA1c <100

-BP < 120/80mmHg

-triglycerides <150mg/dL

– HDL-C > 40/50mg/dL men/women

https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/epub/10.1089/met.2018.0105