Routine cholesterol tests and subsequent change in BMI among overweight and obese children
ConclusionsIndividual risk assessment in the form of cholesterol testing is not associated with change in BMI trajectory among overweight and obese children. Though testing may identify familial hypercholesterolemia, results suggest testing does not change BMI trajectory, a key strategy to reduce cardiovascular risk.
Source: Academic Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
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