Once weaned from breast milk or infant formula, baby by age 12 months. Encouraged to consume low-fat milk (2%) compared with full cream milk, according to guidelines published by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Guideline stated that consumption of low-fat milk recommended for babies aged 12 months to 2 years who have a family history with obesity, high cholesterol, heart disease, and showed signs of being overweight (overweight).

"Before this study stated, children aged 12 months - 2 years are advised to consume full cream milk," said Dr. Stephen R. Daniels, member of the AAP Committee on Nutrition is involved in the making of this guideline. "That is because children who are growing and developing high fat content needs and cholesterol to support their growth, especially neurological development," commented Dr. Daniels. "The recommendation to consume full cream milk was issued when there is no awareness of obesity in children.".

Furthermore it says, "Now we have research results that provide a low-fat diet at age 6 or 7 months had no side effects in their growth and development, both childhood and youth". "When the obtained family history of obesity or heart disease, or children with obesity. This new guideline provides an option to the pediatrician to consider the use of low-fat milk, "said Dr. Daniel.

In addition to the guidelines issued by, the children and adolescents should routinely check their cholesterol if it has a family history of high cholesterol or heart disease. Cholesterol screening is also recommended for children who are overweight or have obesity, have high blood pressure and diabetes.

For these children, cholesterol screening should be done after the age of 2 years but not more than 10 years of age. If their cholesterol levels to normal, then the examination can be repeated in 3-5 years, based on these guidelines. Agents that reduce cholesterol levels, such as 'statins', is now recommended for children aged 8 years or older with LDL cholesterol 'bad' tall. For children under age 8 years and have LDL cholesterol levels high, more focus should be directed to non-drug interventions, such as losing weight, increasing physical activity, and have a healthy diet.