1. Awareness is key: If your cholesterol level is high, get your kids` levels checked.

2. Low fat eating: A diet rich in fruit, vegetables, and whole grains should be served daily. While shopping, pick lean meats, fish and low-fat milk and dairy products. Check out our low fat breakfast recipes for children.

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3. Say no to sugar: Limit intake of sugar in juices and beverages.

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4. Eat healthy snacks: Cut down on commercially prepared baked goods and serve healthy snacks such as fresh fruit, vegetable salads, and low-fat yogurt. Looking for low fat snacks, click here...

5. Make healthy living part of family routine: Exercise boosts HDL levels in the blood. Kids over 2 years of age and teens should be physically active for at least an hour a day.
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