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Organic foods

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Call no.
: 631.584/MAC
Author
: Jennifer MacKay
Contributor
: Nesly Rebid
Summary
What is organic food? Are organic, made with organic, and 100% organic foods ? One of the reasons why people sought to organic foods is due to the concern about the amount of pesticides food plants are exposed to. The chapter on myths and controversies about organic food “explains what organic and certified organic foods and organic labels mean. The author also mentions that organic products are not, however, guaranteed to be pesticides free or free from fertilizers of any kind. Hence, she adds that organic food is not automatically healthy. This book helps us understand and think critically about nutrient and health issues, be able to evaluate and make our own informed decision despite the often conflicting and ever-changing issues surrounding nutrition-related topics and the impact on our lives. The colored photographs, tables, charts, illustrations and graphs help you to understand the text better.