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Effects of dietary intervention and strength training on blood lipid level in obese children
Sung RYT, Yu CW, Chang SKY, Mo SW, Woo KS, Lam CWK
Archives of Disease in Childhood 2002 Jun;86(6):407-410
clinical trial
5/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: Yes; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: No; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

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.
Reproduced with permission from the BMJ Publishing Group.

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