Your Child May Have Bad Cholesterol Levels By Michael Flowers At Isnare.com Ezine Articles

My wife and I have three wonderful children that enjoyed eating everything that was not healthy for them.

I was diagnosed with high cholesterol over 10 years ago and have been able to keep my levels under control naturally by choosing a healthy lifestyle.

It never crossed our minds that the kids could have high cholesterol levels.The last thing on most parents mind is the possibility of their child having high cholesterol.

Believe when I tell you that it would be a wise decision to notice their consumption of junk food or should I say lack of healthy foods.

Studies have shown that atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries – the leading cause of heart disease -- begins very early. It is recommended that children over the age of about 2 years, as well as all adults, adopt a heart-healthy eating pattern to reduce their risk of developing heart disease as adults. You can lower the risk for the both of you by maintaining a healthy weight and by being physically active.

You can help shape their dietary habits by making sure that they learn about healthy eating and educating them on the right foods.

Keep in mind that you have to set the example by choosing a healthy diet yourself.

One way of reforming your "Junk Food Junkies" is to prepare their snacks for them. Most children are looking for good tasting snacks and could care less if it's healthy or not.

Try to buy healthy snacks, remember that they are mainly concerned about how the snack taste.

One way to encourage physical activity is to join them in an activity that's fun for the whole family.

We enjoy bike riding and walks in the park. There are times that I will play basketball with the girls but not too often because my knees are not what they use to be.

Consult your local YMCA, they usually have events that you and your family can enjoy together.

Consult your medical professional for advice on cholesterol screenings and diet plans.

Enjoy yourself and keep your family healthy.

"The decisions you fail to make today, will determine your health tomorrow"!

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