Table 1.
Blood Lipid Risk of Preschool-Age Children
| Acceptable level n, (%) | Borderline risk n, (%) | High risk n, (%) | Blood lipid rangesa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total cholesterol (n=161) | 125 (78) | 28 (17) | 8 (5) | Acceptable <170 Borderline 170–199 High ≥200 |
| Low-density lipoprotein (n=119) | 91 (77) | 20 (17) | 8 (7) | Acceptable <110 Borderline 110–129 High ≥130 |
| High-density lipoprotein (n=157) | 95 (61) | 34 (22) | 28 (18) | Acceptable >45 Borderline 40–45 High ≤40 |
| Triglycerides (n=147) | 77 (52) | 32 (22) | 38 (26) | Acceptable <75 Borderline 75–99 High ≥100 |
a
National Cholesterol Education Program Expert Panel on Blood Cholesterol Levels in Children and Adolescents.27