Title: Improvement of the lipid profile with exercise in obese children: A systematic review
Abstract: The objective of this systematic review was to assess the effectiveness of different physical exercise interventions on the lipid profile (high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), total cholesterol (TC), and triglycerides (TG)) of obese children. A computerized search was made of seven databases using keywords. Effect sizes (ES) and 95% confidence intervals were calculated, and the heterogeneity (I2) of the studies was estimated using Cochran's Q-statistic applied to the effect size means. The studies were grouped according to the intervention program—aerobic alone or combined (aerobic fitness, strength, and flexibility). Seven studies were selected for review as satisfying the inclusion criteria. Six were randomized controlled trials (n = 318) and one was a controlled clinical trial (groups not randomly assigned) (n = 38). The main cumulative evidence indicates that the programs based on aerobic exercise alone have a moderate (ES = − 0.49; I² = 87) and a large effect (ES = − 0.55; I² = 77) on LDL-C and TG concentrations, respectively; and the programs based on combined exercise have a moderate effect (ES = 0.50; I² = 0) on HDL-C concentration. The programs based on aerobic exercise (60 min, 3 times/week, ≤ 75% maximum heart rate) improve the LDL-C and TG concentrations. Moreover, the programs based on combined exercise (≥ 60 min, > 75% maximum heart rate) also improve the HDL-C concentration.
Publication Year: 2012
Publication Date: 2012-02-23
Language: en
Type: review
Indexed In: ['crossref', 'pubmed']
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