In the authors' words
“The NCEP Step 2 diet failed to lower LDL cholesterol levels in men or women with high-risk lipoprotein levels who did not engage in aerobic exercise.”
What was measured
- Cholesterol and lipids Mixed results
- Body fat and weight No difference found
About the study
- Type
- Randomised trial
- Who took part
- Midlife women, other condition
- How many
- 180
- How long
- 52 weeks
- Exercise
- Other aerobic exercise, Exercise with diet
- Cited
- 328 times, per Europe PMC
- PubMed ID
- 9647874
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