Cholesterol levels appear to be improving among US youths
Lee Rannals for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online The cholesterol levels are showing some improvement among U.S. children and adolescents, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers studied 16,000 children and adolescents, and found that there has been a decrease in average total cholesterol levels over the past 2 decades. The process of atherosclerosis starts at childhood, and having lower cholesterol levels could ultimately reduce heart disease in adults. Despite the growing fear of obesity in the last 20 years, experts believe that the drop in cholesterol could be due to the drop in trans fats. The artery-clogging ingredient has been removed or reduce in many food processes, such as french fries and doughnuts. Although the study did not link the reasons for the decline, Dr. Brian Kit of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said the theory makes sense. The research also showed that children's average overall cholesterol levels declined
Cholesterol levels appear to be improving among US youths
In a study involving more than 16,000 U.S. children and adolescents, there has been a decrease in average total cholesterol levels over the past 2 decades, although almost 1 in 10 had elevated ...
Tue 7 Aug 12 from Medical Xpress
Kids' Cholesterol Levels See Improvement
U.S. kids' and adolescents' cholesterol levels are on the decline.
Wed 8 Aug 12 from Livescience
Kids' cholesterol down, fewer trans fats cited
A big government study shows that in the past decade, the proportion of children who have high cholesterol has fallen
Wed 8 Aug 12 from FOXNews
Kids' cholesterol down; fewer trans fats cited, Tue 7 Aug 12 from AP
Kids' cholesterol down; fewer trans fats cited, Tue 7 Aug 12 from R&D Mag
U.S. children's cholesterol levels down significantly
Children's cholesterol levels in the last 20 years have declined 28%, researchers find, a promising sign amid data showing a rise in obesity and diabetes among young people.Against the drumbeat ...
Tue 7 Aug 12 from L.A. Times
Children's cholesterol improving slightly
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Cholesterol levels have improved slightly among American youth over the past two decades, according to government data released Tuesday.
Tue 7 Aug 12 from Reuters
Cholesterol Levels Have Gone Down in Kids, Teens
Cholesterol levels have improved among children and teens in the United States over the past two decades, despite rising obesity rates during the same period, the CDC says.
Tue 7 Aug 12 from WebMD
Kids Have Better Lipid Levels Now (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Since the late 1980s, lipid levels have improved among children and teens in the U.S., mirroring trends in adults, researchers found.
Tue 7 Aug 12 from MedPageToday
Researchers Find Significant Decrease In Childhood Cholesterol
Lee Rannals for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online The cholesterol levels are showing some improvement among U.S. children and adolescents, according to a study published in the Journal of ...
Wed 8 Aug 12 from RedOrbit
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