I think for me the answer lies in the treatment. There is no drug to control cholesterol licensed for children, so treatment can't commence until adulthood. In addition the only child i have ever read about having been at real risk from his cholesterol level was grossly overweight - it wasn't a problem you couldn't see. Cholesterol testing is done routinely by my doctor every 3 years for everyone, and every year for those who are obese. So there is every chance a problem would be detected in the future when it could be treated appropriately.

Congenital cholesterol problems doesn't become a problem until adulthood, at which point it can be treated. I'd much rather give DD the best shot at not having high cholesterol i can, through her lifestyle, and let her worry about tomorrow's problems, which cannot be avoided in advance, tomorrow.

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