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Rod Baumberger
Rod Baumberger is a Fitness Specialist at Health Strategies/Life Strategies Foundation. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Fitness Management from Newman University. In addition to his other duties, Rodney is an education coordinator in pulmonary rehabilitation and is a senior initiative coordinator. You may reach Rodney at Health Strategies, (316) 651-8015, or at the facility at 551 N Hillside, Wichita, KS 67214.
Diet & Nutrition
2004-02-01 16:25:00
Using non-stick cookware safely
: With recent reports regarding the safety of using non-stick cookware, what steps can I take to make sure I am using my non-stick cookware correctly?
Rod Baumberger Question: With recent reports regarding the safety of using non-stick cookware, what steps can I take to make sure I am using my non-stick cookware correctly?Answer: Prior to market introduction non-stick coatings were subjected to exhaustive studies and from these studies were deemed acceptable for conventional kitchen use by the FDA.  Non-Stick cookware is sold in more than 40 countries worldwide and to date, no serious or chronic health effects have been recorded.To safely use your non-stick cookware it is important to note that it should never be overheated.  Low or medium heat is recommended for cookware with non-stick coatings.  The coatings are completely safe for normal kitchen use including baking or frying and can be used at a temperature of approximately 500oF.  Empty cookware should not be left on a hot stove or in a hot oven.  It is not recommended to use non-stick cookware in a broiler as temperatures often exceed 500oF.  At these high temperatures, the quality of the coating may begin to deteriorate - it may discolor or lose its non-stick quality.Non-stick cookware is known for chipping or flaking over time with use.  Most coatings on non-stick cookware are no more than one one-thousandth of an inch thick.  Even with grandma's lightest touch eventually the finish will break up.  Here again there are no health issues with ingesting any non-stick particles as they are completely inert and passes through the body without interfering with anything.So it's ok to get those pancakes ready!
 
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