Preventive Cardiology

Nutrition Guidelines

• All children, regardless of lipids and CVD risk, should follow a low saturated fat diet (<10% of total calories).

• Pattern of eating should follow the DASH diet—high in fruits and vegetables and whole grains.

• Low fat or no fat dairy may be started at age 1 year, depending on clinical circumstance and CVD risk.

• Intensified diet counseling strategies are provided for children with high LDL, and high TG levels.
  • To lower LDL, keep dietary cholesterol < 200mg/dY and saturated fat <7%. Can add fiber supplement 6-12 grams per day.
  • To lower TGs, reduce refined/simple carbohydrates, avoid sugar sweetened beverages, increase dietary omega-3 fatty acids.