Table 2.
Lipid parameter classification
| Category | Acceptable | Borderline | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total cholesterol | <170 | 170–199 | ≥200 |
| LDL-C | <110 | 110–129 | ≥130 |
| TG | |||
| 0–9 y | <75 | 75–99 | ≥100 |
| 10–19 y | <90 | 90–129 | ≥130 |
| Non–HDL-C | <120 | 120–144 | ≥145 |
| ApoB | <90 | 90–109 | ≥110 |
| Category | Acceptable | Borderline | Low |
| HDL-C | >45 | 40–45 | <40 |
| ApoA-I | >120 | 115–120 | <115 |
Abbreviation: ApoA–I, apolipoprotein A–I.
Adapted from Expert panel on integrated guidelines for cardiovascular health and risk reduction in children and adolescents: summary report. Pediatrics. 2011;128(Suppl 5):S213–56; with permission.