Should children as young as 9 years old be screened for high cholesterol levels?

by Fox Report with Shepard Smith Posted 2012/07/24 14:52:33

Related Topics: Food, Health, Lifestyle, High Cholesterol, Children

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ScatterJoy! 2012/07/25 05:18:56

No

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But you might want to check their parents for mental retardation - why the hell do people allow their kids to eat such awful things!? With the resurgence of Farmer's Markets there is simply no excuse - aside from laziness - to account for this country's deplorable Health.
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Atlas 2012/08/10 15:39:23

Yes

Yes if that is part of the physical requested by the parent or legal guardian from the doctor for the child. Doctors shouldn't take it upon themselves to do any tests that aren't requested or part of the routine physical.

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Nika 2012/08/07 21:35:26

Not sure

Some children might need it with the food they're being fed these days.

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☆stillthe12c☆ 2012/07/29 06:18:50

No

Unless there is a family history of it.

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ttfndude 2012/07/28 02:34:02

Yes

because we need to unfortunately

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Mog of War 2012/07/28 01:22:53

Not sure

If there is a family history or other health problems, then there may be a valid reason to do so. If it's just a general well being concern, it's a preposterous idea.

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Seiryuu 2012/07/27 23:45:46

Yes

The fact that we're debating about this is a telling sign that something is horribly wrong.

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Bunk11 2012/07/27 21:45:10

No

Unless there are specific risk factors. Since food consumption is a minor contributor to cholesterol levels in most cases, this seems like some of the obesity paranoia.

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Jacob Torres 2012/07/27 21:10:33

Not sure

Here's an idea-why don't we stop feeding them cholesterol to begin with? The way we feed our kids borders on abuse.

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Teresa 2012/07/27 19:36:43

Not sure

If the kid is a little butterball! Take away the remote, get out and do something fun and healthy as a family!

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fireware0062 2012/07/27 17:07:44

Not sure

is this real.... ?? 9 years old!! has it gotten that bad... when I was 9 I was living it up, not worried about my cholesteral.... my god, it sucks to be a kid now days!

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Nan 2012/07/27 16:20:33

Yes

Yes, I would think it was a good idea if they are very obese.

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DANNY59 2012/07/27 09:45:56

Not sure

I think that would depend on their weight, and if they had hypertension. The reason I said weight is, if they were considered to be obese at 9 you would have to consider their eating habits, and the amount of activity their getting. When I was a kid we didn't have video games, cell phones and there wasn't much on TV, so if it wasn't storming out we would all be playing outside all day, everyday. You couldn't gain weight because you were too active. I was like a monkey, constantly climbing tress and running around. Then we were either swimming, playing baseball, basketball, Frisbee and riding our bikes, we had a very active, and fun childhood.

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Marianne 2012/07/27 08:48:59

Not sure

It might be useful to do that in schools, like vaccination and other checks.

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thefatguy 2012/07/27 06:55:04

Not sure

If that's what a parent wants to do, go ahead. It's none of my business. If it was mandated that all parents do it, I'd be against it.

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Lawnmowerman~PWCM~JLA 2012/07/27 04:57:12

No

Just ensure that they eat foods that elevate the HDL (good) cholesterol to prevent inflammation in the arteries. Without inflammation, what plaque does form will have little foothold and be washed away. Apples, walnuts, almonds, peanuts, hazelnuts, salmon, albacore tuna and especially olive oil are all HDL boosters.

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Keeping It Real 2012/07/27 02:06:06

Not sure

For me it depends!

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rich 2012/07/27 01:07:51

Yes

As long as fast food is part of a regular diet, and schools serve pizza and take the physical education programs out, yes, it is essential!

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Theresa 2012/07/27 00:57:32

Yes

I work in an office that treats children..I see childhood obesity all the time..its a shame to see a 156 pound 6 year old really!

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Kingarthurup 2012/07/27 00:55:20

No

stay out of our pants

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Vinny 2012/07/27 00:54:26

Yes

If you think your child needs to!!

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BIG BAD JOHN R. 2012/07/27 00:48:51

No

nope

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gidianedwards97 2012/07/27 00:30:02

Yes

yes

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Pedalpusher 2012/07/26 23:45:36

Yes

I really don't see what would be wrong with it. The schools now days haven't had the best of menus, now before you jump on me, I know that more and more and are jumping on the healthy eating band wagon. Since everyone seems to be eating out more wouldn't it be good to find out how it's affecting them and get the ones that are high help on better eating habits?

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Catch224u 2012/07/26 23:40:00

No

Then tell them to turn off the T.V. and go outside and play.

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geegee 2012/07/26 23:31:00

Yes

Sure ! I think it is a good idea. Lots of them eat fast food and junk food.. And it might help their parents get inspired to provide a better diet for their children ! :)

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geegee to geegee 2012/07/26 23:33:16

There is more emphasis on better nutrition and diet for all Americans. I suggest watching Dr. Oz if they can. He has a lot of useful information for all of us. If we eat better food when we are young, perhaps there won't be as many adults with heart disease and diabetes.

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Independent Thinker 2012/07/26 23:27:55

No

What's next? This type of ruling sounds like the former Eastern European that my family fled?

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Sofahead 2012/07/26 23:18:31

Yes

It doesn't sound unreasonable.
I remember read about young Viet Nam soldiers killed on duty that when autopsied were found to have the early signs of cholesterol related problems.

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jubil8 BN-0 PON 2012/07/26 23:03:19

Yes

It can be done by a blood test, so what's the big deal?

Except... if all docs are going to do is ram pills down their throats, fuggedaboudit. :)

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Riobhca 2012/07/26 22:56:26

No

We don't need to start making them into hypochondriacs obsessed with their health all the time. Already most people are, running to the doctor for millions of tests that show absolutely nothing. It's silly. People are already way too obsessed with health issues.

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Pedalpu... to Riobhca 2012/07/26 23:50:46

And if you got talk to people in hospitals and nursing homes, you would find a lot saying they wish they knew when they were younger this was going to happen and maybe they could've done something to change the out come!

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Gib 2012/07/26 22:41:35

Not sure

Well with all the bad food that is being eaten in this generation, I would think it might help, but not prevent that much

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Shadow_Wolf 2012/07/26 22:30:46

Yes

Can't see a reason not to

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JJ 2012/07/26 22:00:18

No

We have to have some cholesterol and so do childern.

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Stan Kapusta 2012/07/26 21:30:06

No

Now that's just plain stupid. Kids are still developing.

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LesWaggoner BN 1 2012/07/26 21:20:47

Yes

+1
Pre-warned is pre-armed.

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kurtanderson1 2012/07/26 21:14:07

Yes

I noticed a lot of kids are living on fast food.

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Lester 2012/07/26 20:44:57

Not sure

+2
People need to have a family physician they trust, then follow their advise.

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Don Leuty 2012/07/26 20:44:51

Not sure

+1
That is between the doctor and the child's parents or guardians. What may be great for one, may be a needless expenditure for another. One size fits all works better for baseball caps than people.

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Lefty 2012/07/26 20:40:40

Not sure

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Why is Cholesterol such a big deal for young people? Are the pharmaceutical companies that desperate?

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