Maternal consumption of ultra-processed foods and newborn exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

• Main Authors: Nathalia Ferrazzo Naspolini (Author), Priscila Pereira Machado (Author), Josino Costa Moreira (Author), Carmen Ildes Rodrigues Fróes Asmus (Author), Armando Meyer (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, 2021-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract: Evolving evidence shows that ultra-processed food consumption may increase exposure to chemicals used in food packaging and production, such as per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, phthalates, and bisphenols. Studies suggested that these contaminants may be transferred from mother to chil...