Table 7.

Nutrition management for dyslipidemia [A]

For any abnormal lipid values: Limit total fat to 25–30% of daily caloric intake Limit saturated fat to <7% of daily caloric intake Limit cholesterol to <200 mg cholesterol of daily caloric intake Avoid trans-fat intake.

For LDL-C levels above optimal: Add the following: Water-soluble fiber psyllium at a dose of 6 g/day for children 2–12 years of age, and 12 g/day for children ≥12 years of age Consider plant sterol and stanol ester supplementation up to 2 g/day.

For triglyceride levels above optimal: Add the following: Reduce sugar intake Replace simple carbohydrates with complex carbohydrates Avoid sugar-sweetened beverages Increase dietary fish to increase omega-3 fatty acid intake.