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Nutrition for Children

Post a new topicby contentuser on Tue Dec 18, 2007 9:22 pm



Nutrition for Children

Regular health care, good nutrition, exercise, and weight control can help lower cholesterol levels in children. High cholesterol in children can lead to heart disease which increases the risk for heart attack later in life. High cholesterol may run in families. Consult with a health care provider to determine if other family members should have a cholesterol test.


Lowering cholesterol levels in children often requires changes in lifestyle. Ask the child's healt...Read the full article

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