BIOLOGY IN HUMAN WELFARE
HUMAN HEALTH AND DISEASE
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Wood paneling in the home
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imported fruit from tropical regions
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Plastic food containers and water bottles
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Perfumes and hairsprays
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Oil based paints
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Detailed explanation-1: -General exposure to BPA at low levels comes from eating food or drinking water stored in containers that have BPA. Small children may be exposed by hand-to-mouth and direct oral (mouth) contact with materials containing BPA. Dental treatment with BPA-containing sealants also results in short-term exposure.
Detailed explanation-2: -Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical produced in large quantities for use primarily in the production of polycarbonate plastics. It is found in various products including shatterproof windows, eyewear, water bottles, and epoxy resins that coat some metal food cans, bottle tops, and water supply pipes.
Detailed explanation-3: -Use glass, porcelain or stainless-steel containers for hot foods and liquids instead of plastic containers.
Detailed explanation-4: -Plastic water (and soda) bottles do not contain BPA They don’t contain BPA now and never did. The truth is, pretty much all plastic water (and soda) bottles are actually made from a plastic called polyethylene terephthalate, also known as PET. PET is not manufactured from BPA and does not contain BPA at all.