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- 1. TOXINS INSIDE THE HOME CHELSEA ELLEDGE XIELING XIAO LEI YANG HDFS 470 PRESENTATION
- 3. 85,000industrial chemicals have been registered in the US Many of these toxins have made their way into our homes and bodies through: Food & Drinks Household Products Toys & Technology
- 5. Toxins Found in Food Fresh fruit and vegetables, pork, seafood, and chewing gum often contain harmful toxins such as: BHA Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone BPA Sodium Nitrite
- 6. Symptoms Chemicals and Pesticides: Fever Intense thirst Increased breathing rate Vomiting Uncontrollable muscle twitches Pinpoint pupils Convulsions Inability to breathe Unconsciousness
- 7. Effects of toxic foods BPAs, found in plastic and aluminum cans, can effects on brain behavior in infants and young children, and disruption of hormone functions.
- 8. Prevention Thoroughly wash and peel fresh produce items Choose organic foods over processed Store food in glass and ceramic containers instead of plastic.
- 9. Toxins in Household Items Dust, home renovation materials, mold, furniture, cleaning products are common places to find toxins such as: Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Lead Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs) Mycotoxins (fungal toxins)
- 10. Effects of Household Toxins Permanent learning and memory impairment Eye and respiratory tract irritation Visual disorders Fetal malformations suppression of immune system Cancer
- 11. Prevention Wool cotton fill over polyester and foam products Use products labeled "VOC-free," "zero-VOC" or "low-VOC" Keep filters clean on heating, ventilating and air conditioning system
- 12. Toxins in Toys & Technology Cell phones, tablets, and toys often contain toxins such as: cadmium mercury arsenic bromine
- 13. Effects of Toxins in Toys & Technology Longterm lung issues Brain and kidney damage Speech impairment or muscle weakness Destruction of immune and red blood cells
- 14. Prevention Limit cell phone usage, and don't sleep near cell phones. Ventilate air inside home Keep small objects away from children
- 15. More Helpful Tips Only use natural cleaning products in your home Avoid chemical pest control products Avoid artificial air fresheners Have your tap water tested