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Episode #218: Metabolic Syndrome in Athletes

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The Big Bang Theory of Athletic Body Types and Metabolic Syndrome

Are there significant pressures in sport and recreational pursuits leading to larger body sizes that result in an increased risk of metabolic syndrome? Sports are Darwinian in a way in that only the fittest reach the highest level. While not every physical trait plays a role in the selection process, many, including size, certainly do. The question that remains is why does this happen and what can we do about it?

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