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Eating fast food increases exposure to toxic chemicals

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Your restaurant meal may come with a side of unwanted chemicals.

A new study from George Washington University found people ate out more often, had higher levels of phthalates in the body than those who usually ate at home.

The chemicals, used in food packaging, processing equipment and take home boxes, are linked to fertility problems and other health issues.

Teenagers were the most likely to have higher phthalates levels