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American Academy of Pediatrics, Campaign for Dental Health and National Network for Oral Health Access. 2014. Fluoride safety: A guide for health professionals. [Elk Grove Village, IL]: American Academy of Pediatrics, Campaign for Dental Health, 2 pp.

Annotation: This document provides guidance for health professionals on fluoride safety as well as information about what fluoride is and how it is consumed and used. Additional topics include fluoride additives, dietary reference intakes, infant formula preparation, bottled water, community water fluoridation, and addressing health concerns related to fluoride consumption. The document is available in English and Spanish. A companion handout for parents and other caregivers is also available.

Contact: American Academy of Pediatrics, Campaign for Dental Health, 345 Park Boulevard, Itasca, IL 60143, Telephone: (847) 434-4000 Fax: (847) 434-8000 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ilikemyteeth.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Communication, Community based services, Fluorides, Formula preparation, Oral health, Preventive health services, Safety, Spanish language materials, Water

American Academy of Pediatrics, Campaign for Dental Health and National Network for Oral Health Access. 2014. Say this, not that: Tips for talking about community water fluoridation. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics, Campaign for Dental Health, 2 pp.

Annotation: This document for pediatric health professionals provides information about the benefits of community water fluoridation and tips for addressing concerns related to fluoride safety and costs. Topics include fluoride and bottled water, fluorosis, and infant formula preparation. The document is available in English and Spanish.

Contact: American Academy of Pediatrics, Campaign for Dental Health, 345 Park Boulevard, Itasca, IL 60143, Telephone: (847) 434-4000 Fax: (847) 434-8000 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ilikemyteeth.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Communication, Community based services, Costs, Fluorides, Formula preparation, Oral health, Preventive health services, Safety, Spanish language materials, Water

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service . 1981. What shall I feed my baby? A month-by-month guide . [Washington, DC]: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service , 50 pp. (Program Aid No. 1281 )

Annotation: This guide for new parents/caregivers provides information on breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and the introduction of solid foods during baby's first 12 months of life. It includes month-by-month feeding guidelines and describes what to expect during each stage of an infant's development. Included are instructions on preparing baby formula, guidance on the introduction and storage of solid foods, and growth charts adapted from the National Center for Health Statistics.

Contact: Internet Archive, 300 Funston Ave., San Francisco, CA 94118, Telephone: (415) 561-6767 Fax: (415) 840-0391 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.archive.org

Keywords: Bottle feeding, Breastfeeding, Child Nutrition, Infant feeding, Child development, Consumer education , Formula preparation, Infant formula
   

This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number U02MC31613, MCH Advanced Education Policy, $3.5 M. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.