Childhood Obesity - Do you have an overweight child? We offer tips to help your child lose weight and get fit!

The My Overweight Child blog will help you keep informed about the latest research, findings, and resources available to parents of overweight or obese kids. There are many knowledgeable people working on the increasingly dire problem of childhood obesity - and we want to give parents a place where they can check in regularly to see the latest studies and tips available to help you help your child lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Researchers Say Obese Kids Not Endangered by High Cholesterol

Researchers from the U.S. Public Health Service have conducted a study which found that cholesterol levels in obese children do not pose the risk they'd initially thought. Analysis of cholesterol levels in 10,000 kids found that just one percent of them fit the profile of needing cholesterol-lowering treatment.
"The study doesn't provide specifics for one of the more disturbing aspects of the new pediatrics guidelines: that some children as young as 8 might need cholesterol-fighting pills. LDL [bad cholesterol] readings for children under 12 weren't available."
However, the study's lead author, Dr. Earl Ford, believes results for younger children will reflect those of older children. Though cholesterol may not be an issue, researchers are quick to point out that there are many other health risks associated with childhood obesity. Source: Associated Press

Labels: health, obese-kids, cholesterol

Posted By: Aspen Education Group