Lead Week is a national annual campaign during the last full week of October to bring awareness to and prevent childhood lead exposure.
This year's theme, Nutrition as Prevention, addresses the role that nutrition plays in preventing lead from being absorbed into the body and empowers families to offer healthy meals and snacks when possible.
Everyone is encouraged to get involved with Lead Week by participating in events and sharing resources about preventing childhood lead poisoning.
Join free public webinars during to learn how nutrition can be a powerful form of prevention! All sessions are free and open to the public.
Tuesday, October 21, 1-2 PM
The California Department of Public Health - Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC) will be presenting an overview of the Program’s services, nutritional information about foods that help reduce the absorption of lead and foods that are covered by WIC’s service that fit these nutritional needs.
Veggielution and Second Harvest of Silicon Valley will each present an overview of their organizations including topics such as sustainable food practices, food justice, and community building.
The Los Angeles Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) will present on foods and recipes that contain ingredients that help reduce the absorption of lead and bringing together communities through cultural humility.
Check OC Health Care Agency's Facebook and Instagram accounts throughout the week for information, tips, and resources for keeping your family lead-safe.
See Well Fed = Less Lead Card, a quick reference guide to meal and snack options that include calcium, iron, and vitamin C to help prevent lead poisoning.
