Nutrition
Regular well-balanced meals are important for adequate
growth and development in all children. While recent research indicates
that additions to an age-appropriate diet may not help lower blood lead
levels, there is evidence that adequate iron intake can decrease lead
absorption. Iron deficiency, like lead, can also have effects on
children's development. Families of children with lead poisoning
that are income eligible can receive nutritional support from WIC.
Managing
Elevated Blood Lead Levels Among Young Children (Exit
DHS - Center for Disease Control &
Prevention) Chapter 4 describes the research about the effects of
dietary components on childhood lead poisoning.
Wisconsin
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program Clinic Locations
- Children at risk for a poor diet and whose
family is income eligible can receive education and support for
improving or maintaining nutritional status.
Recommendations to
Prevent and Control Iron Deficiency in the United States Vol
47, No RR03;1 04/03/1998 (Exit DHS - Center for Disease Control) In children, iron
deficiency causes developmental delays and behavioral disturbances, and in
pregnant women, it increases the risk for a pre-term delivery and
delivering a low-birthweight baby.
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