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Organic foods: Are they safer? More nutritious?
What is organic farming?
Organic or not? Check the label
Do 'organic' and 'natural' mean the same thing?
Organic food: Is it safer or more nutritious?
Are there downsides to buying organic?
Food safety tips
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What is organic food?
What organic food is not
Is organic food healthier than conventional food?
Nutrients in organic food
Is organic food safer to eat than conventional food?
Good habits for food safety
Is organic food more expensive than conventional food?
About the organic label
The choice to buy organic
Organic or not? Check the label
Do 'organic' and 'natural' mean the same thing?
Organic food: Is it safer or more nutritious?
Are there downsides to buying organic?
Food safety tips
Content
What is organic food?
What organic food is not
Is organic food healthier than conventional food?
Nutrients in organic food
Is organic food safer to eat than conventional food?
Good habits for food safety
Is organic food more expensive than conventional food?
About the organic label
The choice to buy organic
The choice to buy organic
The best choice between organic or conventional food is the one that puts the highest amount and variety of fruits, vegetables and grains in the diet.
There are ways to fit organic foods into a budget. And research finds that organic foods expose consumers to less pesticide residue. Avoiding contact with pesticide residue may be particularly important for people of some ages and stages of life, such as during pregnancy.
But all foods in the United States must meet the same safety standards. So if you can't find organic foods near you or they don't fit into your budget, conventionally grown foods also are safe and nutritious.
