Children and young people's resources on familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH)
If you have familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH), the more you can learn about it the better. HEART UK has a full range of booklets and factsheets for children and young adults who are living with FH.
Booklets
FH and me
For children aged 7-11 years with FH, explaining cholesterol and FH, medicines and healthy eating.
Getting to grips with FH
For young persons aged 11-18 years with FH, explaining cholesterol and FH, medicines and healthy eating.
My family, FH & me
For children aged 0-7 years with FH, explaining cholesterol and FH, medicines and healthy eating.
Buddy's FH adventure
Read how Buddy finds out more about FH in this cartoon comic.
Factsheets
Living with FH: Food Chart
Make a shopping list and write down what you like and what you don't like. Try some new food and decide if you love it or hate it.
Living with FH: Stay Active
Keeping active is really important, especially when we have FH. This factsheet has some handy tips on what to do.
Living with FH: Eat Healthy
What food do you like? What don't you like? Look out for the healthier options to spot and look out what to avoid.