 The abstract discusses the complexity of defining abstract metabolic syndrome, METS, as a cluster of interconnected factors that increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes mellitus type 2, with several different definitions causing confusion. It suggests there is a need for uniform criteria to define METS for comparisons between studies and better identification of patients at risk. The application of the METS model has not been fully validated in children and adolescents, and its increasing prevalence in this population warrants a focus on established risk factors for diagnosis, prevention and treatment. This article was authored by Coltsers Gregory, Pavanadu Panagiota, Cassie Eva, and others.