Weight shouldn't guide kids' cholesterol screening

(HealthScout) UPDATED 2009-08-07

According to a new study, the guidelines governing cholesterol testing in children need to be revised, since measuring body fat may not be an accurate indicator of high cholesterol in kids. Read full story >

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Weight shouldn't guide kids' cholesterol screening

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