ISSN:
1432-1440
Keywords:
LDL Cholesterol
;
Triglycerides
;
Diabetes
;
Hypertension
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Five hundred and ninety-nine overweight patients participated for at least 4 weeks in the weight reducing and physical activity promoting Diet and Fitness Center program at Duke University. Twenty-three percent were diabetic and 49% hypertensive. With only modest weight loss (11.8 kg in males and 8.2 kg in females) abnormal levels of blood pressure, fasting blood suger, total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides normalized. It was very rewarding to see these results achieved in a very limited period of time. Improvements in the lipid profile were consistent with the predicted outcome of obesity treatment stated by the National Cholesterol Education Program guidelines.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01665860
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