What are the benefits of organic foods for nutrition? For the environment?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Eating organic foods decreases pesticide exposure. However, since the amount of pesticide residue on conventionally-grown foods is still far below toxic levels, it is likely that there are no health benefits from the decreased exposure to pesticides from eating organic foods. The small reported differences in nutrient composition between organic and conventional foods are probably due to normal variations of crops. Thus organic foods do not provide any special nutritional benefit. Organic farming can minimize harm to the environment by avoiding contamination of waterways from runoff from concentrated animal waste, pesticides, and fertilizer. Review "Consumer Corner: Organic Foods" as needed.
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a. enlarged livers in humans b. enlarged kidneys in animals c. worsening of existing kidney problems d. high-fat foods that contribute to obesity e. increased use of amino acids for energy
Which of the following is inorganic?
A. minerals B. water C. salts D. all of the above
Which of the following is not a component of bone structure?
a. Collagen b. Vitamin D c. Phosphorus d. Magnesium