Recommended Cholesterol Levels for Children
The recommended cholesterol levels in children are not the same as those in adults. The total cholesterol amount should be no more than 170 mg/dL to be considered normal. A range between 170 and 199 mg/dL is borderline and a result of more than 200 mg/dL is excessively high. The optimal levels of LDL cholesterol for kids should be no more than 110 mg/dL. In general, those children who do not have a family history, are not overweight, follow a balanced diet, and are physically active are at lower risk of experiencing high cholesterol. [7]
