Facts About Conventional And Organic Foods

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    USDA’s examination of pesticide residue on produce has concluded that over 99 percent of produce has residue levels well below the safety tolerance levels set by EPA.

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Both conventional and organic foods are safe and nutritious options to help us get our daily servings of fruit, vegetables, protein, grains and dairy. But, conflicting messages about both types of options have us wondering “what are the REAL facts about conventional and organic foods? ” Research from the 2017 Food & Heath Survey shows that numerous issues such as nutrition, ingredients list, cost, and effects on the environment, can influence our perceptions, purchase decisions-- and more. Claims from varying news and social media headlines can be convincing, but are they true?
Let’s put your “C” or “O” knowledge to the test! Take our 5 question quiz to check your knowledge about these two different food production methods.

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  • 2. 

    Organic milk is healthier for you: switching from drinking conventional to organic milk can increase your intake of omega-3 unsaturated fatty acid levels by over 50%. 

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The British Journal of Nutrition released research indicating that switching from conventional to organic milk provides a 56% increase in omega-3 fatty acids, but in reality, this increase is only true to milk fat and not whole milk (what people drink). Whole milk only contains 4% fat, so in actuality, making the switch to organic milk will only increase omega-3 levels by about 1.5%.

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    Pesticide residue levels in organic and conventional foods are tightly regulated by the:

    • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

    • U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

    • U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    The USDA and FDA share responsibility for monitoring levels of pesticide residues in and on foods. The EPA develops strict limits for the amount of pesticide residue that can be present on food.

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    Which of the following statements are true about organic food and farming?

    • If a product is labeled organic, it means that zero pesticides were used to produce that product.

    • Organic produce is grown with the use of pesticides

    • Organic products are safer than conventional ones

    • Organic foods are more nutritious than conventional ones

    Correct Answer
    A. Organic produce is grown with the use of pesticides
    Explanation
    Although some people believe that organic produce is grown without the use of pesticides, organic farmers also use pesticides. The difference, however, is that they use “natural” pesticides. “Natural” pesticides have been found to be less effective than conventional pesticides, so organic farmers tend to use larger quantities. When you buy fruit and vegetables, regardless if organic or conventional, make sure you wash them thoroughly before consuming.

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    What is the estimated number of strawberries a child would have to eat before experiencing any negative impact from pesticide residue?

    • 50

    • 100

    • 550

    • More than 1500

    Correct Answer
    A. More than 1500
    Explanation
    Anything in extremely high doses can cause negative health effects. For example, the naturally occurring oxalic acid in spinach can harm the body, but only after eating about 10 pounds of spinach! The amount of pesticides on fruits and vegetables is so small that it has to be measured in parts per billion. A child would have to eat over 1,500 strawberries in one day before there would be any negative impact from pesticide residue.

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