AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania to use Medical Nutrition Therapy to Mitigate the Effects of Elevated Blood Lead Levels in Children
Health plan is working with a non-profit organization to provide therapeutic meals to children
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Children's Sample Weekly Menu. Infographic courtesy of MANNA.
AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania is expanding its existing arrangement with MANNA (
Encouraged by the results of therapeutic nutrition for its diabetic members, case managers at AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania and MANNA’s registered dietitians began working on a special children’s menu to address the state’s growing lead poison problem.
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“We are pleased to partner with MANNA to provide nutritious meals and counseling for our members to help them fight lead poisoning,” said
Treatment for lead poisoning includes removing the source of lead, getting good nutrition, and, in severe cases, receiving chelation therapy. Chelating medicines bind to lead in the body and help remove it. Eating foods rich in iron, vitamins and minerals may be enough to help naturally reduce lead levels in the body. However, treatment cannot reverse any damage that has already occurred. High lead levels can damage the brain and central nervous system.
“Proper nutrition may be a key component in addressing the lead epidemic for the at-risk pediatric population in
MANNA’s special children’s menu includes meals with a range of nutrient-dense foods to ensure that children meet recommended levels of iron, zinc, calcium and vitamin C in their diet to help reduce lead absorption. The health plan will select the recipients of these special meals. MANNA will ship the meals to families of children with elevated blood lead levels across the
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“Because we serve people who are at or below the poverty line, many live in environments that may pose a health hazard to themselves and their children,” Angello said. “We will continue to partner with organizations like MANNA to develop programs to address the social, economic and environmental barriers that create obstacles to health and wellbeing of our members.”
About AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania
AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania is a Medical Assistance (Medicaid) managed care health plan serving 48 counties in
About AmeriHealth Caritas
AmeriHealth Caritas is one of the nation’s leaders in health care solutions for those most in need. Operating in 12 states and the
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