Provide a balanced diet that provides a combination of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy products |
Ensure children receive sufficient amounts of calcium, iron, zinc, and vitamin C |
Reduce consumption of foods high in fat |
Do not store food or liquids in lead crystal glassware or imported or old pottery |
If you reuse plastic bags to store or carry food, keep the printing on the outside of the bag |
Avoid eating produce that is grown in soil with a high lead content or sprayed with insecticides that contain lead |
If lead-contaminated water is a concern: |
Flush pipes for several minutes before drinking water or using it for cooking |
Use only cold water for cooking, drinking, or preparing infant formula |
Consider buying a HEPA* filter certified for lead removal. Call the Environmental Protection Agency's Safe Drinking Water Hotline: 800-426-4791. |
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