Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background:The excess body fat that results from consuming more energy than being expended is referred to as obesity. The present study was conducted to assess lipid profile in obese and non-obese subjects. Materials & Methods:60 subjects in age ranged from 20- to 60 years of both genders were selected. Two groups were formed. Subjects with normal BMI made up Group I, whereas those with elevated BMI made up Group II. Measurements were made of the lipid profile, including TGLs, total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and LDL cholesterol. Results: The mean age in group I was 33.4 years and in group II was 35.4 years. BMI was 34.1 Kg/m2 in group I and 22.5 Kg/m2 in group II. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). The mean total cholesterol in group I was 188.2 mg/dl and in group II was 167.4 mg/dl, triglyceride was 159.6 mg/dl in group I and 128.7 mg/dl in group II, HDL cholesterol was 45.2 mg/dl in group I and 44.1 mg/dl in group II and LDL cholesterol was 134.5 mg/dl in group I and 114.3 mg/dl in group II. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: The authors found that between obese and non-obese patients, there was a substantial difference in LDL and total cholesterol levels.