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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) can enter our bodies through various pathways:

1. Drinking Water: Consuming water from PFAS-contaminated municipal sources or private wells.
2. Food: Eating foods produced near places where PFAS were used or made, consuming fish from contaminated waters, or eating food packaged in materials containing PFAS.
3. Air and Dust: Inhaling contaminated soil or dust.
4. Consumer Products: Using products like stain-resistant carpeting, water-repellent clothing, or non-stick cookware that contain PFAS.
5. Breastfeeding and Pregnancy: PFAS can be transferred from mother to baby during pregnancy and through breastmilk.

These chemicals are persistent in the environment and can accumulate in the human body over time, leading to potential health risks.