About Cholesterol: High Cholesterol: Is Your Child at Risk?

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Cholesterol Cholesterol Risk & Testing Treatment Diet & Meal Plans From Jennifer Moll, your Guide to Cholesterol When you think of someone with high cholesterol, what type of person pops into your mind? Perhaps someone a little older or a little heavier? However, I bet an image of a child never entered your mind. Unfortunately, high cholesterol in children is a disturbing trend that has popped up in recent years. While it isn't seen in every child, there are some children that may be at risk of having - or already have - high cholesterol. When Should You Have Your Child's Cholesterol Checked? Although all adults over the age of 20 should get their cholesterol checked routinely, only some children need their cholesterol tested. Is your child obese? Did you have high cholesterol at an early age? These are some of the factors that determine whether or not your child's cholesterol needs to be checked. High Cholesterol & Your Child: Should You Worry? High cholesterol is beginning to show up in adolescents and children. Should you worry about high cholesterol in your child? There are some instances where you may want to have your child's cholesterol checked. While high cholesterol is rare, there are some risk factors that may place your child at risk of having high cholesterol. I Have High Cholesterol - Will My Child Have It, Too? High cholesterol can be inherited, but it doesn't necessarily mean that your child will have it. This article will talk about the types of inherited high cholesterol diseases and how often these occur. How Are You Preventing High Cholesterol in Your Kids? How do you keep your kids active year round? Whether it is limiting TV and computer time, or encouraging participation in a sport, share your tips. Cholesterol Ads Cholesterol Lower My Cholesterol Bad Cholesterol Food Info on Cholesterol LDL High Cholesterol Featured Articles Should Children Take Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs? How to Prevent High Cholesterol in Children How Early Can Atherosclerosis Develop? High Cholesterol: Who Is At Risk? Common Myths About High Cholesterol The Basics of a Cholesterol-Lowering Diet   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More> Take Our Breakfast Survey What did you eat for breakfast? Take About.com's 10-minute survey.Click here to take survey> This newsletter is written by: Jennifer Moll Cholesterol Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Cholesterol newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What Is High Cholesterol? Symptoms of High Cholesterol Diagnosis of High Cholesterol Treatment of High Cholesterol Prevention of High Cholesterol Advertisement