6.7 - Obsogens

Obsogens 

I never knew of this term until now. I feel quite upset and disappointed in myself that I am now just finding this out. It is interesting because I have worked in the Health and Fitness field for years and never knew there was a term for obesity risks caused by environmental exposures. The idea that chemicals in the environment could be contributing to the obesity epidemic really blows my mind. 

I looked up bisphenol A (BPA)
BPA is found in medical devices, in the lining of some canned foods, and in cash register receipts.
This plastic monomer and plasticizer is used for manufacturing polycarbonate plastic and epoxy resins, is produced at over 2.5 million metric tons per year. BPA exposure leads to severe malformations of the otic vesicle (auditory vesicle). 




Using www.localharvest.org I was able to find local farms and the current seasonal crops grown near Oakland, CA. I found a farm in El Sobrante called Cloverfield Organic Farms. For fall the following crops are grown. This is a great source to reference when looking for seasonal information for the Bay Area. 


 Using www.pickyourown.org/CAharvestcalendar.htm I was able to find the Northern California Harvest Calendar guide. 


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