Organic vs. Conventionally grown produce

What is Organic Produce? Grown without synthetic pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Why does organic produce sometimes look differently than other produce?

How do you know it’s organic? PLU starts with

Why are Pesticides Used? help make groceries more affordable by saving crops from damage.

What dangers are there in Pesticides? But research shows that pesticides contribute to a wide range of health problems: –cancer, –lung disease –reproductive problems –possibly disorders of the endocrine and immune systems. can cause permanent changes in brain chemistry that may lead to behavioral disorders, learning disabilities, and even long-term damage of the brain and nervous system.

Babies and Young children? –Pesticide exposure can affect your baby today as well as in the future. –Some of the effects may not become apparent until later in life.

How pesticides affect kids differently than adults Children tend to eat a limited number of foods, which can increase their exposure to specific pesticides. eat more food relative to their body weight than adults do. absorb pesticides more easily. their bodies may be less capable of breaking them down. Pesticides can block the absorption of nutrients that are vital to healthy growth and development.

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Is organic worth it?