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What are you eating? A look at bisphenol A

What are you eating? A look at bisphenol A. Alabama Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. If they sell it, it must be safe!!. Lead paint Asbestos Cigarettes Baycol. Why are people concerned?.

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What are you eating? A look at bisphenol A

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  1. What are you eating? A look at bisphenol A Alabama Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

  2. If they sell it, it must be safe!! • Lead paint • Asbestos • Cigarettes • Baycol

  3. Why are people concerned? • BPA has been associated with health risks to include reproductive system abnormalities, prostate cancer, obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and child asthma • A study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found detectable levels of BPA in 93% of respondents

  4. Where is BPA found? • Baby bottles • Water bottles • Canned food and drinks • Canning lids

  5. What can I do to limit exposure? • Do notmicrowave polycarbonate plastic • Avoid plastic containers with #7 on bottom • Do not wash polycarbonate plastic containers in dishwasher with harsh detergents.

  6. Choose powdered formula for infants • Use BPA-free baby bottles and sippy cups • Go with fresh, frozen, or glass • Select stainless steel BPA-free water bottles

  7. Contact Your Senator • Inside Address and date • The Honorable John DoeRoom 202, Senate Office BuildingUnited States SenateWashington, DC 20510 • Dear Senator Doe: • Paragraph 1 – Introduce the writer and state the purpose of the letter. • Paragraph 2 – State the position supported. Use supporting examples and facts. • Paragraph 3 – Describe any action requested. Ask for the senator to respond saying what he/she intends to do.

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