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.
- Register for WIC's presentation
Wednesday, October 22, 11 AM - 12:30 PM
Thursday, October 23, 10-11 AM
- 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.
- Register for Los Angeles CLPPP's presentation
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.
