Dyslipidemia in Overweight and Obese School-Aged Children.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-2015

Identifier

DOI: 10.1177/1942602X15588369

Abstract

Dyslipidemia often affects overweight and obese adolescents and can be present along with hypertension, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and polycystic ovarian syndrome. This article is the third of six discussing the comorbidities of childhood obesity and will focus on the individual parts of the lipid profile and the impact of dyslipidemia on the heart and other body systems. Since few pharmacologic therapies are approved to treat dyslipidemia in children and adolescents younger than 18, treatment consists of lifestyle changes that can be supported and modeled by the school nurse. The school nurse can also be an advocate for a healthy lifestyle in the school district and community. More success in the treatment of dyslipidemia will be realized with less attention to changing the individual and more attention to changing the wider populations, including schools and the community.

Journal Title

NASN Sch Nurse

Volume

30

Issue

5

First Page

255

Last Page

257

MeSH Keywords

Adolescent; Cardiovascular Diseases; Child; Diet; Dyslipidemias; Humans; Life Style; Motor Activity; Nurse's Role; Overweight; Pediatric Obesity; School Nursing

Keywords

healthy lifestyles; lipid screening; pediatric dyslipidemia; pediatric obesity comorbidity; pharmacology treatment

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