title: Normal and abnormal lipid metabolism in children.
abstract: The transport of lipids in plasma, and its dietary regulation are briefly reviewed. Plasma lipid concentrations are low in the neonate, rising to near-adult levels by the age of six years. The causes of childhood hyperlipidaemia are discussed and a classification is proposed.
mesh_terms: D001692:Biological Transport; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002784:Cholesterol / Q000097:blood*; D004032:Diet; D004041:Dietary Fats / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D006949:Hyperlipidemias / Q000145:classification / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008074:Lipoproteins / Q000097:blood*; D014280:Triglycerides / Q000097:blood
chemical_list: D004041:Dietary Fats; D008074:Lipoproteins; D014280:Triglycerides; D002784:Cholesterol