Children may have highest exposure to titanium dioxide nanoparticles, found in candy and other products

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 15:30 in Health & Medicine

Children may be receiving the highest exposure to nanoparticles of titanium dioxide in candy, which they eat in amounts much larger than adults, according to a new study. A new study provides the first broadly based information on amounts of the nanomaterial – a source of concern with regard to its potential health and environmental effects – in a wide range of consumer goods.

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