The American Academy of Pediatrics released its guidelines and is recommending kids as young as eight take cholesterol-fighting drugs.But East Syracuse Pediatrician Sean O'Malley says not so fast; he feels that the drugs are okay, but should not be the first thing families turn to.
"I think they should be considered kind of second line after regular diet and exercise programs have been attempted and failed", says O'Malley.
O'Malley also says the first step towards bringing down your child's cholesterol level is meeting with a nutritionist and getting help with meal planning.
For more information you can also visit the American Academy of Pediatrics website on http://http://www.aap.org/
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