Lecture on Metabolic Syndrome, BMI & Sedentary Lifestyle Explained | MBBS | TSMC

Explore the complex pathophysiology of obesity, sedentary lifestyle, and Metabolic Syndrome (Syndrome X) in this comprehensive physiology lecture. Delivered by Dr. Dipak Kumar Dhar at Tripura Santiniketan Medical College (TSMC), this session details the mechanisms driving non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and the physiological impact of physical inactivity. Designed for MBBS students and healthcare professionals, this lecture breaks down crucial clinical concepts including the adjusted BMI cut-offs for the Asia-Pacific and Indian populations (ICMR guidelines), the Thrifty Gene Hypothesis, and the critical difference between visceral and subcutaneous fat. Learn exactly how visceral fat accumulation leads to insulin resistance through the alteration of adipokines (leptin, adiponectin, resistin) and free fatty acids. The lecture concludes with a detailed breakdown of the IDF (International Diabetes Federation) diagnostic criteria for Metabolic Syndrome and evidence-based clinical interventions. 📌 Key Moments / Chapters: [00:00] Introduction to Sedentary Lifestyle & Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) [05:49] Defining Sedentary Behavior & METs (Metabolic Equivalents) [07:06] Health Consequences: Visceral Fat & Lipoprotein Lipase [08:44] BMI Classifications: WHO vs. Asia-Pacific vs. ICMR Guidelines [16:01] Fat Distribution: Visceral vs. Subcutaneous (Android vs. Gynoid) [17:46] How Visceral Fat Causes Insulin Resistance & The Role of Adipokines [20:10] The Thrifty Gene Hypothesis Explained [22:00] Physical Activity Guidelines & Cardiovascular Benefits [24:07] Metabolic Syndrome (Syndrome X): Definition & Overview [25:16] IDF Clinical Criteria for Diagnosing Metabolic Syndrome [27:15] Interventions and Lifestyle Modifications TRIPURA SANTINIKETAN MEDICAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL Real time Classroom Demonstration/ PHYSIOLOGY LECTURE ON - SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE, OBESITY & METABOLIC SYNDROME ,BY- DR. DIPAK KUMAR DHAR (MBBS Batch: 2025-26) Conducted on: 26-06-26 #mbbsclass #medical #class #education #mbbs #tsmc #students #everyoneシ゚viralシviralシfypシ゚viralシalシ #flowers #tripurasantiniketanmedicalcollege