1. Pediatric hypertriglyceridemia is strongly linked to obesity and insulin resistance.
2. Universal lipid screening helps identify at-risk children early.
3. Lifestyle modification is first-line therapy.
4. Severe elevations increase pancreatitis risk and may require pharmacologic treatment.
5. Early management supports long-term cardiovascular risk reduction.

Source: Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology