A child may have high cholesterol for a variety of reasons such as obesity, sedentary live style, diabetes, familiar hypercholesterolemia, liver disease, kidney disease or thyroid conditions. The AAP recommends to screen children between 9-11 years old or earlier if there are high risk factors. How can you help your child to keep healthy cholesterol levels? 🥑Give children healthy fats on each meal. Opposite to the old belief that fats are "bad" and should be avoided to prevent increase in the cholesterol levels, we know nowadays that good fats such as avocado, olive oil, COCONUT OIL, chia seeds help to increase the HDL cholesterol (protective cholesterol) and decrease the LDL and Triglycerides. 🏊♂️Physical activity. Children should exercise for at least 30 minutes daily. 🍕🍔🍟Avoid fried and processed food. 💦 Don't drink the calories! Offer children water at all times. . . . . . #pediatriciantips #iinalumni #healthychildren #healthcoach #askdrg #neverstoplearnig #wellnesspost #foodismedicineformybody #healthyeatinghabits #doctorandcoach #moveyourbodyeveryday https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx79bQYg28x/?igshid=1epumowr9evcj
