Effects of dietary intervention and strength training on blood lipid level in obese children

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Aims: To evaluate effects of a low energy diet, with or without strength training, on blood lipid profile in obese children. Methods: Eighty two obese children were enrolled into a six week dietary programme, and were randomly allocated to a training group or a non-training group. The training group underwent regular exercise sessions with emphasis on strength training. Results: Height increased significantly, with a non-significant reduction in body mass index. Fat free mass increased significantly in the training group. Serum total cholesterol was significantly reduced in both groups. The LDL:HDL ratio significantly decreased in the training group. Conclusion: Results support the potentially beneficial effects of both diet and physical training. Further and longer term evaluation of such programmes is required.

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Sung, R. Y. T., Yu, C. W., Chang, S. K. Y., Mo, S. W., Woo, K. S., & Lam, C. W. K. (2002). Effects of dietary intervention and strength training on blood lipid level in obese children. Archives of Disease in Childhood, 86(6), 407–410. https://doi.org/10.1136/adc.86.6.407

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