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Guide to Lead Poisoning Prevention

Lead poisoning is dangerous, but what your child eats can help prevent lead poisoning. Foods that are high in calcium and iron protect the body against lead. Foods high in fat do not protect the body against lead.

Foods High in Calcium	Foods High in Iron	Foods High in Fat (Avoid these)
Puddings or custards made with low fat or skim milk Cheese, including cottage cheese Salmon, with bones Okra Yogurt Broccoli Cream soups	Iron-fortified cereals, such as oatmeal, grits and Total Lean red meats Spinach and other greens (kale, collard) Prune juice Dried beans or peas Raisins and other dried fruit Clams, shrimp	Whole milk Bologna, salami, bacon, sausage Potato chips, pork rinds Mayonnaise, butter, fat, salad dressings, oil French fries Donuts and other baked goods

 

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