Should I purchase organic foods? - 2 views
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leelah gitler on 14 Jul 10On this site there are links to other articles and topics on organic food:\n\nA. Where are background resources? [A-3 sections]\n\nB. Does organically-grown food contain more or better nutrients - vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients - than conventionally grown food? [B-7 sections]\n\nC. Are there fewer pesticide residues on organic foods than on conventionally grown foods? Are there fewer antibiotic and hormone residues in organic meat, eggs and dairy products than in conventional animal products? Is organic food safer to eat? [C-5 sections]\n\nD. Are organic foods more environmentally friendly than non-organic foods? Do organic farming practices have fewer negative impacts on soil resources, water quality and climate change than conventional practices? Are organic farms more sustainable? [D-4 sections]\n
