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The best way to prevent lead poisoning among young children is to remove the source of lead. If you cannot <br /> remove the peeling or chipping lead-based paint right away, block the area with a heavy chair so a child canno <br /> "b <br /> get to it.You can also shut the door to a room,or move a crib or bed away from the wall. Remove the lead source <br /> promptly and safely. To learn more, call your local health department. <br /> Protect your child from lead dust by wet mopping the floors and wiping down your windowsills, woodwork, <br /> chairs and tables often. Be sure to wash your child's hands, face and toys often. <br /> Is my child's diet important? <br /> Yes, a well-balanced diet is very important. Meals high in fats and oils are not good because they can help the <br /> body absorb lead. Eating foods that are rich in calcium and iron allow the body to absorb less lead. Eating foods <br /> with Vitamin C helps increase the amount of iron in the blood. Eating a variety of foods as part of a well- <br /> balanced diet helps a child grow up healthy and strong. <br /> Healthy Foods to Fight Lead <br /> Foods High in Calcium Foods High in Vitamin C <br /> Milk Oranges/Orange Juice <br /> Yogurt Grapefruit/Grapefruit Juice <br /> Low-fat cheese Dark green, leafy vegetables <br /> Tofu Potatoes cooked in the skin <br /> Low-fat cottage cheese Broccoli <br /> Foods High in Iron <br /> Lean red meat <br /> Low-fat pork <br /> Dried beans, peas <br /> Raisins <br /> Iron fortified cereal <br /> Iron fortified infant formulas <br /> Is there a way to reduce high blood levels of lead? <br /> There is a treatment used to bring down the blood lead level. Certain medicines combine with lead so the body <br /> can get rid of it more easily. <br /> For more information about preventing lead To request this material in another format, please <br /> poisoning and the removal of lead sources contact: call (612)215-0890. For people with hearing <br /> impairments and TDD users,the telephone <br /> Minnesota Department of Health numbers for the Minnesota Relay Service are <br /> Division of Environmental Health (612)297-5353 or toll-free 1-800-627-3529.The <br /> Lead Program Unit number for the Minnesota Department of Health, <br /> 121 E. Seventh Place Environmental Health TDD is(612)215-0707. <br /> P.O. Box 64975 <br /> St. Paul, Minnesota 55164-0975 <br /> z (612)215-0890 <br /> 141-0890(12/95) <br /> i <br />