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Non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDL cholesterol) has emerged as a promising screening marker because it reflects the total burden of atherogenic lipoproteins and can be reliably assessed even without fasting, making it particularly suitable for large-scale pediatric screening settings. A recent nationwide population-based study of Korean adolescents provides robust real-world evidence supporting the utility of non-HDL cholesterol in dyslipidemia screening, across both sexes and independent of familial lipid risk. From a nutritional and public health perspective, non-HDL cholesterol is closely related to dietary habits, postprandial hyperlipidemia, and metabolic stress, and is particularly important in the modern food environment characterized by increased consumption of ultra-processed foods. This Opinion discusses the biological rationale, clinical feasibility, and population-level implications of non-HDL cholesterol-based screening in adolescents. 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