Nutrition & You (4th Edition)
4th Edition
ISBN: 9780134167541
Author: Joan Salge Blake
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 12, Problem 10TF
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To examine: Whether the statement “Organic foods are more nutritious than nonorganic foods” is true or false.
Introduction: Organic foods are free of chemical-based pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, irradiation, and bioengineering. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) monitors the agriculture and food production, and ensures an accurate label on meat, poultry, and eggs.
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