Physical activity, diet and cardiovascular disease risks in Chinese women

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the relationship between different types and levels of physical activity and cardiovascular disease risk factors, including oxidative stress, blood lipids and insulin resistance, in a healthy female population in China. Method: Healthy women ðn ¼ 761Þ aged 35 to 65 years participated in this study. The habitual physical activity was evaluated by self-administered questionnaire (MOSPA). The dietary intakes of nutrients were calculated from 3-day recall records. Anthropometric data of each subject were measured, fasting blood samples were taken, and erythrocytes and serum were prepared for the measurement of erythrocyte superoxide dismutase activity, serum malondialdehyde, total antioxidant capacity, insulin, glucose and lipids (total cholesterol, triglycerides, apolipoprotein AI (apo A) and apolipoprotein B (apo B)) concentrations. Results: Low level of physical activity was related to a lower concentration of serum apo B, and higher energy expenditure from household physical activity had a reverse relationship with serum apo B and triglyceride levels. In the group with moderate occupational energy expenditure, the concentration of serum triglycerides was lower, but that of high-density lipoprotein was higher. Moderate energy expenditure (less than 1700 kcal day 21) from leisure-time physical activity was positively related to total antioxidant capacity and insulin sensitivity. However, heavy occupational physical activity may be not beneficial for the cardiovascular system. Conclusion: This study indicates that leisure-time, moderate occupational and household physical activity levels decreased risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

Cardiovascular Risks in Relation to Daidzein Metabolizing Phenotypes among Chinese Postmenopausal Women

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Lipid profile in men and women with different levels of sports participation and physical activity

“…Evidence from epidemiological and training studies indicates that those who are physically active exhibit higher levels of HDL-cholesterol (HDL-C) (6,7,18,(22)(23)(24)(25)(26)(27)(28)(29)(30) , lower levels of TAG and a lower ratio of total cholesterol (TC) to HDL-C than those who are less active (11,12,(14)(15)(16)19,21,31,32) . Durstine et al (33) reviewed the literature and concluded that regular exercise can raise HDL-C levels by 2-8 mg/dl and lower TAG by 5-38 mg/dl in men and women.…”

“…In addition, it has been shown that physical activity can affect the plasma lipid profile. Most studies indicate that regular exercise produces favourable changes in plasma lipids and lipoproteins (11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20)(21) .…”

Health-enhancing physical activity and the prevention of chronic diseases — An epidemiological review

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