With the epidemic in pediatric obesity, we are seeing an increase in high cholesterol levels among children. With the epidemic in pediatric obesity, we are seeing an increase in high cholesterol levels among children.In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics is now recommending that pediatricians do a standard cholesterol screen at annual visits for all children 9-11 years of age. It is important that any nutritional intervention that involves food restrictions be done carefully by a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) with pediatric expertise to avoid unintended consequences of those restrictions.Angela Lemond, RDN, discusses high cholesterol in children.