Effects of dietary intervention and strength training on blood lipid level in obese children. Issue 6 (1st June 2002)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sung, R Y T; Yu, C W; Chang, S K Y; Mo, S W; Woo, K S; Lam, C W K
• Is Part Of: Archives of disease in childhood. Volume 86:Issue 6(2002)
• Page Start: 407
• Page End: 410
• Publication Date: 2002-06-01
• Subjects: obesity -- lipid -- diet -- strength training; 10-RM, 10 repetition maximum -- LDL, low density lipoprotein -- HDL, high desity lipoprotein -- TC, total cholesterol; Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Infants -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.920005
• DOI: 10.1136/adc.86.6.407
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-9888

Abstract

Abstract : 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.