Normal and abnormal lipid metabolism in children.
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.
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
D004041:Dietary Fats; D008074:Lipoproteins; D014280:Triglycerides; D002784:Cholesterol