A good choice is fresh, unprocessed ham. Some experts recommend no screening whatsoever until adulthood.'' At the other extreme, the American Health Foundation recommends that every child have his blood cholesterol screened after age two. And when preparing any meat, bake or broil it instead of frying to decrease the amount of fat, suggests Dr. Gillman. Also trim fat off any meat. Check out school lunches.
Many school lunches are notoriously high in fat and salt.
Make changes a family affair. And the foods you keep in the house should only be the ones your kids are allowed to eat, he adds. Don't go overboard. Don't go nuts when it comes to cutting fat out of your family's diet. Moderation is the key,'' he says.