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Microplásticos presentes no leite ofertado na primeira infância
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This study investigated the presence of microplastics in milk products consumed by infants and young children during early childhood. Microplastic particles were detected across multiple milk sources, raising concerns about early-life dietary exposure to plastic contaminants. The findings highlight the need for stricter monitoring of microplastic contamination in infant food products.
Esta revisão abrange a interseção da ciência de polímeros e a saúde humana, destacando os microplásticos presentes no leite ofertado às crianças na primeira infância, com enfoque na identificação, avaliação da concentração e fontes de contaminação. Busca-se compreender os potenciais riscos à saúde associados à exposição a microplásticos por meio da ingestão de leite. Esta interseção é realizada por meio de uma revisão bibliográfica abrangente do tema. Centra-se no monitoramento global dos microplásticos e as análises utilizadas para avaliar a presença e as características dessas partículas. Os objetivos envolvem a análise crítica dos potenciais riscos à saúde humana associados à exposição a microplásticos. A revisão também discute possíveis soluções visando mitigar riscos, ressaltando alternativas sustentáveis e estratégias para redução da exposição a microplásticos. As referências abrangem variados estudos, proporcionando uma visão holística do panorama atual da pesquisa nesse campo emergente.
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