Higher levels of BPA in children and teens significantly associated with obesity
Tuesday, September 18, 2012 - 10:31
in Health & Medicine
Researchers have revealed a significant association between obesity and children and adolescents with higher concentrations of urinary bisphenol A (BPA), a synthetic chemical recently banned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from sippy cups and baby bottles. Still, the chemical continues to be used in aluminum cans, such as those containing soda.