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Impact: Reduce the likelihood of lead poisoning among families - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Impact: Reduce the likelihood of lead poisoning among families - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Impact: Reduce the likelihood of lead poisoning among families living in three hot spot zip codes in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Educate about the threat of lead exposure/poisoning and how good nutrition is a preventative measure. Grow
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Impact:
Reduce the likelihood of lead poisoning among families living in three “hot spot” zip codes in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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Educate
about the threat of lead exposure/poisoning and how good nutrition is a preventative measure.
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Grow
window box and container gardens with fruits, vegetables and herbs high in iron, calcium, and other minerals proven to minimize lead exposure.
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Cook
with an OKT cooking coach to develop and prepare recipes with the grown fruits, vegetables and herbs.
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Shop
at OKT-sponsored Southeast Area Farmers’ Market.
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The project centers on
40 school families receiving Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
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The project
improves personal and family wellness.
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