Final answer:
Weight alone is not a risk determinant for metabolic syndrome; rather, it is the distribution of fat, such as abdominal obesity, along with other factors like high blood pressure and abnormal lipid levels that are key risk determinants.
Step-by-step explanation:
To answer the question regarding which of the following is not a risk determinant for metabolic syndrome: Waist circumference (A), blood pressure (B), triglycerides (C), the correct answer is weight (D).
Risk determinants for metabolic syndrome include abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, high blood levels of glucose and triglycerides, and low blood levels of HDL (good cholesterol). While weight is related to these factors, it is specifically the distribution of weight in the form of abdominal obesity that is a key determinant for metabolic syndrome. The specific measure of fat distribution, particularly visceral fat around the abdominal area, is more indicative of the syndrome than overall weight.