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FDA disappoints child advocates with its new limit on lead in baby food
Parent should not throw away existing baby foods they have purchased or stop feeding young children a variety of foods, the FDA said. “Eating a variety of healthy foods can make it less likely ...
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The FDA sets new lead limits in baby food—but is it enough to protect babies?
The FDA’s new action levels set the following limits on lead content in processed foods for babies and young children: 1 0 parts per billion (ppb) for fruits, vegetables (except single-ingredient root ...
Now You Can Check for Dangerous Heavy Metals in Baby Food
A new law means parents can compare products before they buyBy Alexandra FrostAs parents, the last thing we want is for our kids to be exposed to anything harmful, especially in their food. A ...
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5 Ultra-Processed Foods You Can Actually Feel OK About Eating, According to Experts
Case in point: a 2024 study in The Lancet Regional Health—Americas revealed ... no need to throw the proverbial baby out with the bathwater. Here are five foods that are technically ultra ...
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Iowa parents need to read baby food labels carefully
A new study from the World Health Organization finds two-thirds of baby foods on grocery store shelves in Iowa and nationwide ...
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Health Beat: Healthy pregnancy, healthy baby
Pregnant moms like Erika Poole hear it all the time: a good diet can boost your baby’s health ... about 340 extra calories per day. Focus on foods that contain folic acid, iron, calcium ...