here are some questions you can ask your pediatrician: is my child's weight healthy? a healthy weight is between the fifth percentile and the 85th percentile depending on age and sex. should my child's cholesterol levels be checked? according to the american academy of pediatrics children with a family history of high cholesterol or heart disease children with risk factors such as obesity or diabetes and children whose family history is unknown should all be screened for high cholesterol. screening should be done after age 2 but before age 10. what is my child's blood pressure? this is especially important to know if your child is overweight. should i test my child for diabetes? an overweight child is at risk for type 2 diabetes which left untreated can lead to multiple health problems including heart disease.
what should i ask my doctor if i’m worried about my child's risk for heart disease?