High cholesterol levels has been more synonymous with middle aged people. In fact, people from the younger group, even children, can also suffer from high cholesterol.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recently issued new guidelines on cholesterol testing. They claim children who are overweight, suffer from hypertension, or have a family history of heart disease is recommended for cholesterol since the age of 2 years.
Research also shows atherosclerosis, which is hardening of the arteries that can trigger heart attacks, can occur since the child was eight years old.
Young children who are overweight continues until they are 13 years old, 80 percent will carry over to the old. Obesity more dangerous if it occurs on the body of the stomach. The reason, the oil glands in the stomach very quickly moves into the vital organs, like heart, lungs, and liver resulting in a narrowing of blood vessels. Furthermore, it could result in death.
Just as adults who suffer from high cholesterol, children also need to undergo a low-fat diet by avoiding foods high in fat and cholesterol.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recently issued new guidelines on cholesterol testing. They claim children who are overweight, suffer from hypertension, or have a family history of heart disease is recommended for cholesterol since the age of 2 years.
Research also shows atherosclerosis, which is hardening of the arteries that can trigger heart attacks, can occur since the child was eight years old.
Young children who are overweight continues until they are 13 years old, 80 percent will carry over to the old. Obesity more dangerous if it occurs on the body of the stomach. The reason, the oil glands in the stomach very quickly moves into the vital organs, like heart, lungs, and liver resulting in a narrowing of blood vessels. Furthermore, it could result in death.
Just as adults who suffer from high cholesterol, children also need to undergo a low-fat diet by avoiding foods high in fat and cholesterol.
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