What lifestyle changes should be adopted among children with CKD?
Therapeutic lifestyle changes (TLC) should be adopted among all children with CKD. Treatment for dyslipidemia in children should first include nutrition and dietary counseling, and address obesity with weight loss regimens if necessary. Recent studies in the general population have shown that dietary fat restriction is safe in children. Diets, however, should be used judiciously, or not at all, in children who are malnourished. Secondary causes of dyslipidemias should also be treated first (Table 1).