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What can I do to reduce my exposure to acrylamide?

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What can I do to reduce my exposure to acrylamide?

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Reducing exposure to acrylamide can be as easy as soaking your potatoes before cooking them and cutting the crusts off your bread. In this video, pediatrician Alan Greene, MD, provides tips on reducing your family's exposure to this toxic chemical.

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