Lead Poisoning Prevention and Nutrition Resources

While the primary interventions for lead poisoning include eliminating and avoiding exposure to lead, an additional recommendation is to include eating healthy foods to help protect your child.

For children and adults, three key nutrients can play a role in protecting the body from the harmful effects of lead: calcium, iron, and vitamin C. Consuming adequate amounts of these three nutrients can help limit the amount of lead that the body absorbs. 

Check out these resources and start eating healthy today!

• Food Assistance (SNAP)
  SNAP, short for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, is cash assistance to help low-income families buy or grow food.

• Phone: 720-944-4347

• Denver Women Infant and Children (WIC)
  WIC promotes the growth of strong families and health lifestyles through breastfeeding support, nutrition education, food assistance, and referrals.

• Phone: 303-602-6550

• Denver Human Services Neighborhood Resource Sites
  Access services and resources at a single site in your neighborhood.

• Phone: 720-944-4347

• Colorado Department of Human Services (CHDS) - Food Distribution Household Programs
  CDHS works with emergency feeding organizations throughout Colorado to provide households in need with food assistance.

• Phone: 303-866-5700

• Tasty Food
  Denver invites youth, ages 3-18, to enjoy breakfast, lunch, supper and/or a nutritious snack. No ID or registration required – just show up and eat.

• Phone: 720-483-9177

• Food Banks & Food Pantries
  Food banks are organizations that provide food to food pantries. They may also provide food directly to their neighbors.

• Call the Food Resource Hotline: 855-855-4626 or 211

• USDA Nutrition Education Programs

  Find resources including dietary guidelines, eating healthy on a budget and recipes of the month.

• Guides for Growing Your Own Food
  
  
• FDA Food Safety Information