1. BPA
By: Zani Alam

2. 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.

3. Where is it found? Water bottles Baby bottles Canned food and drinks
As coatings on soda cans

4. Where is it found? 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.

5. Many things made of plastic are made with BPA….

6. 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 risk
Early puberty
Diabetes
Brain dysfunction
Heart disease
Infertility in males and females
Obesity

7. How can you avoid exposing your body to this harmful chemical?
Look for BPA free dinnerware
Look for BPA-free baby bottles
Never microwave plastic
Avoid plastic containers marked with the number 7 or 3 on the bottom
Buy foods from cardboard cartons
Go with fresh or frozen foods or those packaged in glass or cartons
Try to use glass or stainless steal containers when storing food