Content Description: This book classifies and explains chemical toxins found in everyday foods based on their level of danger. It includes an index of terms in Japanese alphabetical order at the end. This is a dictionary to reclaim "life and health," focusing on chemical toxins lurking on the most familiar dining tables, and compiling them in an easy-to-understand manner. Table of Contents: Part 1: Chemical Toxins You Can Identify by Labeling - Food Additives Part 2: Chemical Toxins You Can Identify by Labeling - Synthetic Detergents Part 3: Chemical Toxins You Can Identify by Labeling - Plastics Part 4: Chemical Toxins that Remain in Trace Amounts in Food - Pesticides Part 5: Chemical Toxins that Remain in Trace Amounts in Food - Antibiotics Part 6: Chemical Toxins that Remain in Trace Amounts in Food - Dioxins I found this book around the time when "environmental hormones" were a concern. It provides easy-to-understand explanations of familiar chemical substances, including food additives, detergents and plastic containers used at home, and pesticides used in gardening. It also indicates the degree of danger, allowing you to clearly distinguish between things to be cautious of and those that are relatively safe. It can be a useful reference for choosing safer products when making purchases, making it an essential book for those who desire a safe life. Dictionary of Chemical Toxins on the Dining Table: For a Safe Diet (San-ichi Shinsho 1127) by Yuji Watanabe Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)