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By: Zani Alam

By: Zani Alam. What is BPA? BPA stands for Bisphenol A. It is a chemical compound primarily used to make polycarbonate. Manufacturers of canned foods

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Page 1: By: Zani Alam. What is BPA? BPA stands for Bisphenol A. It is a chemical compound primarily used to make polycarbonate. Manufacturers of canned foods

By: Zani Alam

Page 2: By: Zani Alam. What is BPA? BPA stands for Bisphenol A. It is a chemical compound primarily used to make polycarbonate. Manufacturers of canned foods

What is BPA?BPA stands for Bisphenol A. It is a chemical compound primarily used to make polycarbonate. Manufacturers of canned foods and drinks use BPA in can linings where it then leaches into food.

Page 4: By: Zani Alam. What is BPA? BPA stands for Bisphenol A. It is a chemical compound primarily used to make polycarbonate. Manufacturers of canned foods

CD’s and DVD’s Sunglasses Bike helmets Bottle tops Water supply pipes Household appliances Dental sealants and medical equipment Even some cash register receipts are loaded with BPA

that may rub off on people's skin.

Where is it found?

Page 5: By: Zani Alam. What is BPA? BPA stands for Bisphenol A. It is a chemical compound primarily used to make polycarbonate. Manufacturers of canned foods

Many things made of plastic are made with BPA….

Page 6: By: Zani Alam. What is BPA? BPA stands for Bisphenol A. It is a chemical compound primarily used to make polycarbonate. Manufacturers of canned foods

Why should we worry?BPA has been linked to several health issues that might concern all of us.

Increased breast cancer risk Increased prostate cancer riskEarly puberty Diabetes Brain dysfunction Heart disease Infertility in males and femalesObesity

Page 7: By: Zani Alam. What is BPA? BPA stands for Bisphenol A. It is a chemical compound primarily used to make polycarbonate. Manufacturers of canned foods

Look for BPA free dinnerware Look for BPA-free baby bottles Never microwave plasticAvoid plastic containers marked with the number 7

or 3 on the bottomBuy foods from cardboard cartonsGo with fresh or frozen foods or those packaged in

glass or cartons Try to use glass or stainless steal containers when

storing food

How can you avoid exposing your body to this harmful chemical?