Prescription for Prevention: Food

Proper nutrition is an important part of child development. You can decrease the amount of harmful chemicals that children are exposed to
in food by choosing foods less likely to have these contaminants and by maintaining a balanced diet of lean protein, grains, low-fat dairy, and a variety of fruits and vegetables.

Type: Fact SheetChildren's Health Issue: Food SafetyHealthy HomesHealthy SchoolsInfo For: Families & CommunitiesHealth ProfessionalsPEHSU: National PEHSURegion 9Exposure Pathway: FoodHealthy Homes & Schools