Effect of Lifestyle Variables (Physical Activity, Diet, and Body Mass Index) on the Lipid Profile of Individuals of Kolhan Region

ABSTRACT

Objective: To study the association between diet, exercise and obesity on the serum lipid profile.Material and Method: The study was conducted in the department of physiology, MGM medical college and hospital, Jamshedpur.Hundred healthy participants comprised attendants of patient attending OPD of MGM Medical College and healthy volunteers(mainly staff) of the hospital in the age group 30- 50 years. They were observed to see the association between diet, physicalactivity and BMI on the serum lipid profile.Conclusion: Body weight was significantly associated with TC, TG and LDL with P (<0.001). There was a partially significantdifference in TC, TG and LDL level between sedentary workers and hard workers.