Effects of diet and exercise in men and postmenopausal women with low levels of HDL cholesterol and high levels of LDL cholesterol.
M. Stefanick, S. Mackey, Mary A. Sheehan, N. Ellsworth, W. Haskell, P. Wood•July 2, 1998•672 citations
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Abstract
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. This finding highlights the importance of physical activity in the treatment of elevated LDL cholesterol levels.