Did you know that good
nutrition plays an important
role in the prevention of lead
poisoning. Although nutrition
does not cure lead poisoning,
studies show that poor eating
habits can contribute to the
absorption of lead.
Emphasis should be given to
calcium, iron, vitamin C and fat,
because of their absorption
mechanisms. Another impor
tant recommendation is the con
sumption of regular meals and
snacks.
Calcium: As we all know,
calcium helps build and keep
strong bones and teeth. If the
diet is low in calcium the body
takes calcium from reserves in
the bones. When lead is
absorbed it is primarily stored in
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calcium will prevent lead from
being pulled into the blood
stream, where it can damage
other sensitive organs. Good
sources of calcium include milk,
cheese, and yogurt.
Iron: The lower the iron con
tent in the diet the more lead
would be circulating and utilized
in place of iron, which means
that less hemoglobin is formed.
It is important to assure that
there is enough iron to compete
with lead and prevent it’s
absorption. Dietary iron can be
found in lean red meat, dried
fruit (prunes, raisins) spinach,
poultry, and fish.
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strawberries, and cantaloupes.
Fat: If the diet is high in fat
more lead is absorbed since fat
slows down the digestive system
giving more change for lead to
stay in the stomach and be
absorbed. However, children
younger than 2 years of age
should not have low-fat diets.
The recommendation is similar
to the Recommended Dietary
Guidelines and the Food Guide
Pyramid which is to have only
30% of calories from fat or using
it sparingly.
The three groups that are at
the most risk for lead poisoning
are children, pregnant women
and lactating women. The
absorption rate of lead for chil
dren is higher than for adults.
It is recommended that lead
screening should be done twice a
year for children 6 months to 3
years and once a year for 3-6
year old children.
Sources of Contamination:
Lead based paint is the most
common source of lead. Before
1980 lead was added to paint.
Old houses, cars, and toys may
still have layers of lead-based
paint. Leaded paint becomes a
risk for children when they eat
paint chips or when lead paint is
deposited into soil around the
home. Therefore it is important
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window surfaces and encourage
children to wash their hands
before eating.
Tap water can also be anoth
er source of lead. Although
water levels of lead are low, it
may be contaminated within the
distribution system. It is recom
mended to let the water run for
3-5 minutes in the morning,
before using it. This practice
will help to eliminate the water
stocked overnight that may have
obtained lead from plumbing or
solder used to connect water
pipes.
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garden - some soils can be cont
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tained in automobile exhaust.
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that when grown in lead-tainted
soils, leafy vegetables (lettuce,
spinach, collard greens) and root
vegetables (parrots, potatoes)
can contain high levels of lead.
Above-ground vegetables and
fruits (tomatoes, strawberries)
will contain lower amounts of
lead.
For a free brochure called
“Lead Poisoning - and the
Importance of a Proper Diet”
call your local extension office or
send a self-addressed stamped
envelope to: Lead Poisoning,
Fay B. Strickler, Berks County
Cooperative Extension. 1238
County Welfare Road, Leesport,
PA 19533-0520.
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In microwave-safe container,
melt 'A cup semi-sweet chocolate
chips and 1 teaspoon shortening
until melted and smooth. Place in
Zipioc with small slit and drizzle
over white chocolate dipped
cookies.
Store in tightly covered contain
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6 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 tablespoons oil
2 ounces unsweetened choco
late squares
’A cup butter
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flour
'A cup chocolate chips
'A cup creamy peanut butter
1-2 squares white chocolate
Heal oven to 350 degrees. Put
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until melted, about 2 minutes. Stir
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