It is widely accepted that particularly physical inactivity and
imbalanced diets contribute to the global emergence of obesity
and diabetes. Thus, these factors represent the tools by which individuals
can tackle the underlying reasons for the development of
MetS. Therefore, the clinical relevance of MetS is that it identifies
people who have an increased long-term risk of cardiovascular disease
and type-2 diabetes. At the same time, the need to implement
lifestyle changes becomes crucial, i.e. providing an opportunity for
preventive interventions such as weight reduction, increased physical
activity and dietary modifications (Eckel et al., 2005; Grundy
et al., 2005).