April 13-17, 2026
Las Vegas, Nevada
CACFP · Afterschool Meals · Summer Food
Research & Resources Track | CEU Specialty 1 | Beginner
Not on the Menu: Heavy Metals and Harmful Plastics in Kids’ Food
Did you know some foods may contain heavy metals, such as lead or arsenic, or microplastics? Young children are especially vulnerable to these hidden hazards due to their developing bodies and age-appropriate behaviors. Learn how food can become contaminated, what it means for children’s health and how to reduce exposure through safer mealtime practices.
- Understand how environmental health connects to child nutrition.
- Learn how to reduce exposure to metals in common foods.
- Identify safer dishware alternatives to melamine and microplastics.
Presented by
Elisabeth Repp, MHS
Eco-Healthy Child Care Program Associate, Children’s Environmental Health Network
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