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Nutrient quality of fat- and cholesterol-modified diets of children with hyperlipidemia

N Copperman1, J Schebendach, M R Arden

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Schneider Children's Hospital of Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, NY.

Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
|March 1, 1995
PubMed

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Nutrient-modified diets for children with hyperlipidemia are nutritionally adequate. These diets, featuring reduced fat and cholesterol, compare favorably to unrestricted diets, supporting their use in pediatric care.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nutrition
  • Cardiovascular Health in Children
  • Dietary Interventions

Background:

  • Hyperlipidemia in children necessitates dietary modifications to mitigate cardiovascular risk.
  • Assessing the nutritional adequacy of therapeutic diets is crucial for long-term adherence and health outcomes.
  • The National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Step I Diet is a common intervention for pediatric hyperlipidemia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the nutritional completeness of low-fat, low-saturated fat, and low-cholesterol diets prescribed for children diagnosed with hyperlipidemia.
  • To compare nutrient intake between children with hyperlipidemia on modified diets and healthy children on unrestricted diets.

Main Methods:

  • A case-comparison study was conducted at a pediatric atherosclerosis prevention center.
  • Participants included 54 children with hyperlipidemia and 44 healthy controls, matched for age and socioeconomic status.
  • Nutritional intake was assessed using 3-day food records analyzed by registered dietitians, focusing on energy, vitamins, and minerals relative to Recommended Dietary Allowances.

Main Results:

  • No significant differences were observed in the intake of energy, minerals, or vitamins D and E between the hyperlipidemia and control groups.
  • Children with hyperlipidemia consumed significantly more vitamin A compared to controls (P < .005).
  • The control group exhibited significantly higher intakes of total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol.

Conclusions:

  • The NCEP Step I Diet, when implemented with individual nutrition counseling, provides adequate nutrition for children with hyperlipidemia.
  • The nutrient quality of these modified diets is comparable to that of unrestricted diets consumed by healthy children.
  • Pediatricians can confidently recommend the Step I Diet for managing pediatric hyperlipidemia, provided comprehensive nutritional counseling is available.
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