It is recommended that children eat 6 small meals or 3 meals and 3 snacks during the day. Certain foods can help prevent the absorption of lead. Feed your children foods high in iron such as fortified cereals, meats, fish, chicken, beans and high calcium foods like milk, yogurt and cheese. Include foods high in vitamin C such as citrus fruits, berries, melons, tomatoes and high protein foods like milk, lean meats and beans. It is recommended that children over the age of 2 years old be served a low fat diet.
Studies show that high fat diet increases lead absorption.
Wash hands thoroughly before preparing food. Also wash your children's hands and face well before meals and snacks. Children at risk for lead poisoning should be screened beginning at 6 months of age. Thereafter children should be tested until age 6 as your physician recommends. Remember, if your child is at risk for lead poisoning, check their blood lead level.