a Systolic Blood Pressure > 130 mm Hg OR Diastolic Blood Pressure > 85 mm Hg. b Glucose Intolerance (Fasting Plasma Glucose > 100 mg/dL) c Increased triglyceride level > 150mg/dL (1.7mmol/L) d Decreased levels of HDL cholesterol For males, less than 40 mg/dL For females, less than 50 mg/dL e Waist circumference For males, greater than 40 inches (102 cm) For females, greater than 35 inches (89 cm).