Dysmetabolic Syndrome

The primary intervention in the management of dysmetabolic syndrome consists of lifestyle modifications such as cessation of smoking, healthy eating of calories restricted diet and increase in physical activity (Falentin, 2010). In dysmetabolic syndrome, the main emphasis is on reducing the individual risk factors especially in patients identified as high risk of cardiovascular disease and T2DM. Riediger and Clara (2011), state the importance of doctors using a screening tool for other risk factors among patients in whom any component of metabolic syndrome is identified. A reduction in body weight, combined with a daily intense physical activity over a 6 to 12 month period is a realistic goal. Dietary interventions that are aimed at reducing the amount of visceral fat is seen as a good step to treat metabolic syndrome and prevent its consequences ( Potenza and Mechanick,2009).Nutritional therapy as a treatment strategy for dysmetabolic syndrome involves lowering the intake of saturated fats,transfats,reducing consumption of sugars and processed food (Falentin,2010).
Diets such as the Mediterranean diet and the Dietary approaches to stop Hypertension (DASH) diet are important in the management of the components of dysmetabolic syndrome (Potenza and Mechanick, 2009). Dash diet is rich in fiber and magnesium and targets hypertension. The Mediterranean diet is rich in fish, wholegrains and legumes. These two diets are rich in phytochemical and macronutrients that have disease modifying potential. An improvement in glycemic control was achieved by following the Mediterranean diet. Studies show that a western diet comprises of fatty processed foods, high sugars, less fibre and non-green vegetables. These are foods associated with the development of metabolic syndrome (Potenza and Mechanick,