Comparison of blood lipids, lipoproteins, anthropometric measures, and resting and exercise cardiovascular responses in children, 6-7 years old

The purpose of this investigation was to determine sex differences and interrelationships in anthropometric, blood lipids and lipoproteins, steady rate and maximal bicycle ergometric measures in boys (N = 38) and girls (N= 28) ages 6 to 7 years. After adjusting for a significantly (P P -1 whereas no differences (P> 0.05) existed in preexercise and maximal heart rates. Multiple regression analyses resulted in weak but significant (P P r = 0.46) was obtained for the girls. These data indicate that sex differences exist for selected ergometric, anthropometric, and blood lipid and lipoprotein measures as early as 6 years. Also, the association among blood lipid and lipoprotein measures may differ between boys and girls.Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/24221/1/0000480.pd