Test painted surfaces for lead. Inexpensive swab-type tests are available at home supply stores and can screen for lead in exposed surfaces. More accurate lead testing can be done by laboratory analysis of paint samples. Certified lead professionals can help you identify potential sources of lead and test painted surfaces using x-ray technology. Contact you local health department or a private environmental testing laboratory for more information.
Good nutrition reduces the impact of lead in the body.
It also offers many other health benefits. Especially important to reducing lead risk is adequate calcium, found in milk and dairy products. Learn all you can about feeding your children healthy diets. Share information about the risk of lead poisoning with your parents. Many good resources are available through the hotlines listed at the end of this article, through the Internet, and from health departments.