Another Source of Water Pollution?
American children ingest so much fluoride in their foods that the case for water fluoridation introduced 60 years ago to kill cavity-causing bacteria--is rapidly evaporating. In their study of the diets of 3- to 5-year-olds in Richmond, Virginia, scientists from Indiana University found fluoride in various brands of french fries, potato chips, white bread, ketchup and soft drinks--even in fruits, vegetables and grains.
Whether you re in favor of fluoridated water or not, it makes sense to know how much fluoride you're getting from all sources--and consider limiting your exposure. These steps can help:
1 Find out the fluoride level of your community's drinking water. Call your local water department or visit www.prevention.com/water to look up the CDC's tally of fluoride levels in your town.
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