When kids ingest chemicals added to food and food packaging, their health may suffer, the American Academy of Pediatrics warns in a new policy statement. There's growing concern some of these substances could affect a child's hormones and development.
One step to take right now: Decrease your use of plastic containers as much as you can, doctors advise, and avoid microwaving food or beverages in plastic because heat can cause chemicals to leach into food.
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