Protect Your Child

Nutrition

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How Can Nutrition Help?

Lead in the body stops good minerals such as iron and calcium from working right. Some of these effects may be permanent. But what you eat can help lower your child’s lead levels

Protect Your Family From lead in Your Home - Spanish

EPA Healthy Diet (English)

Protect Your Family From lead in Your Home - Spanish

EPA Healthy Diet (Spanish)

Well Fed Means Less Lead

There are foods we suggest be incorporated into your diet which contain specific nutrients, vitamins and minerals that can help remediate lead levels in the body.  It is not a cure- it is a helpful recommendation supported by heath professionals

Protect Your Family From lead in Your Home - Spanish

MDHHS - Well Fed Means Less Lead

Well Fed Means Less Lead

MDHHS - Well Fed Means Less Lead (Spanish)

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Well Fed Means Less Lead

MDHHS - Well Fed Means Less Lead (Arabic)