Cholesterol Checks for Your Kids

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends, perhaps to your surprise, that all children between the ages of 9 and 11 be screened to help catch early signs of cardiovascular disease. Be sure to ask your pediatrician to do a cholesterol check at your kid’s next physical. It’s not necessary every year, but some time in the 9-11 age range and then again around age 18 should at least show the doctor if there is anything to be concerned about.

For more info from the American Academy of Pediatrics, visit http://www.aap.org/en-us/Pages/Default.aspx?nfstatus=401&nftoken=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000&nfstatusdescription=ERROR%3a+No+local+token