Review Concept 1 - Screening Tools in Children and Adolescents

1.1.5: Hyperlipidemia in Children and Adolescents: Clinical Management

• Follow-up screening of family.
• Identify additional risk factors.
• Counsel family to reduce risks:
  • < 2 years old: NO FAT RESTRICTION
  • > 2 years old: Low fat (< 30% of total calories), low saturated fat (< 10% of total calories), low cholesterol
• Annual screening of total cholesterol.