Association of muscle mass and fat mass on low-density-lipoprotein cholesterol and triglyceride plasma concentration in children and adolescents.

Kyriakos MartakisChristina StarkMirko RehbergMiriam JackelsEckhard SchoenauIbrahim Duran

Published in: Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM (2021)

Isolated muscle mass increase may not be protective against high LDL-C and triglycerides plasma levels in children and adolescents. Thus, exercise may lead to risk factor reduction mainly through fat mass reduction.

Keyphrases

adipose tissue
risk factors
fatty acid
high intensity
physical activity
body composition