This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Non communicable diseases, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Metabolic Syndrome has following features except 
Select and explain. 
A. High triglycerides, B. High blood pressure, C. High blood sugar, D. High HDL levels
D: High HDL levels
Answer: D: High HDL levels 
Explanation: The metabolic syndrome (syndrome X, insulin resistance syndrome) consists of a constellation of metabolic abnormalities that confer increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes mellitusThe major features of the metabolic syndrome include central obesity, hyperiglyceridemia, low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, hyperglycemia, and hypeensionRef: Harrison; 19th ed; Pg 2449