Children who do not eat well or are hungry are more tired and have difficulty thinking and learning. Good nutrition does not have to cost more. If they help make it, they are more likely to eat it. It makes a high protein snack. Bake or broil foods instead of frying.
Lead poisoning can cause brain damage, hearing loss, or developmental disabilities.
One out of six American children has too much lead in their blood. The biggest source of lead in the home is lead-based paint used on walls, floors, and radiators in some older homes. Your grandchildren can get lead poisoning when they eat paint chips or flakes, breathe paint dust, or drink water from old lead water pipes. Keep the floors dust-free. Keep cribs and beds away from painted radiators.