Cholesterol at ages 6, 12 and 24 months: Tracking and associations with diet and maternal cholesterol in the Infant Cholesterol Study

Background and aimsThere are indications for tracking of circulating total cholesterol concentration (TC) from childhood to later in life. An increased lifelong TC exposure increases the risk developing atherosclerosis, however little is known about determinants early We aimed describe Norwegian offspring aged 6, 12 24 months, explore if maternal TC, breastfeeding diet associated with TC.MethodsIn this cross-sectional study, mothers 6 (n = 629), 258) 263) months completed a questionnaire offspring's took home-based dried blood spot samples themselves their offspring. The participating at age also participated offspring.ResultsOffspring showed wide range all three groups. Twenty one percent had ? 5.1 mmol/l. There was significant (r 0.42, p < 0.001). Maternal positively groups (0.20 ? ? 0.40, 0.001 all). Breastfeeding ages (0.05 0.26, 0.03), but not months.ConclusionsThe probable infancy life highlights importance identification children elevated who can benefit preventive measures.