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Polycarbonate with Bisphenol a (#7) is found in water bottles and scientists have linked very low doses of it to cancers, early onset of puberty, obesity, diabetes, hyperactivity, impaired immune function, among a myriad of other problems (2011).
Some of the recommendations that are offered by the Ecology Center (2011) are to buy one's food in glass or metal containers as opposed to plastic ones. Avoiding polycarbonate drinking bottles that contain Bisphenol a is also recommended. One should not heat food in plastic containers or store any kinds of fatty foods in plastic containers or in plastic wrap (2011). As well as avoiding the plastic containers or wrap for food, the Ecology Center recommends staying away from giving young children plastic toys that they may put in their mouth or plastic teethers (2011). One other recommendation is to avoid all PVC and Styrene products (2011).
Because of the health risks that are now linked to plastics, it is...
It is better to buy foods that are packaged in other materials, whether those be metal or other. Plastic water bottles are related to so many health issues, including a very scary one -- the onset of puberty, which could have grave effects on our nation's children and their future health, so it is best for parents to avoid giving their children water from plastic bottles and even sports drinks and soda. It is better to buy drinks that are in a can. or, another easy way to give children water and is better for the environment, is by investing in some good metal bottles that can be reused, are better for the environment, and are much better for children and adult health.
References
Ecology Center. (2011). "Adverse health effects of plastics." Ecology Center. Accessed on January 18, 2011:
http://www.ecologycenter.org/factsheets/plastichealtheffects.html#plastichealthgrid
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