Effects of dietary intervention and strength training on blood lipid level in obese children. |
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| Authors: | R Y T Sung C W Yu S K Y Chang S W Mo K S Woo C W K Lam |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Paediatrics, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, China. yntzsung@cuhk.edu.hk |
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| 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. |
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