A study found that light physical activity during childhood is more effective than moderate to vigorous physical activity in lowering blood cholesterol levels. The research analyzed data from 792 children and found that higher cumulative light physical activity from childhood through young adulthood was associated with a significant decrease in total cholesterol. Moderate to vigorous physical activity also led to a modest decrease in total cholesterol, but this effect was reduced when there was higher body fat mass. The study suggests that light physical activity may offer a path for individuals with obesity to benefit from the lipid-lowering effects of mild exercise. The study, conducted by Andrew O. Agbaje, was published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. Limitations include a mainly white participant group and missing data on dietary habits and alcohol intake. Funding for the study came from the UK Medical Research Council, the Wellcome Trust, and the University of Bristol, with the author being supported by multiple foundations. No conflicts of interest were reported.
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Light Activity in Childhood May Lower Cholesterol
