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What is one way to reduce exposure to pesticides in food?
What is one way to reduce exposure to pesticides in food?
- Eat a single type of food to minimize exposure
- Use special produce washes and detergents to remove residues
- Peel and trim fruits and vegetables before eating them (correct)
- Avoid washing fresh fruits and vegetables
What was a consequence of the rise of agribusiness in the United States?
What was a consequence of the rise of agribusiness in the United States?
- A decrease in the use of fertilizers and pesticides
- A decrease in rural agricultural communities (correct)
- A focus on sustainable agriculture
- An increase in the number of small farms
What type of crops do big farms often focus on growing?
What type of crops do big farms often focus on growing?
- Meat and poultry products
- Fresh fruits and vegetables
- A variety of organic crops
- Corn, soybeans, or wheat (correct)
What is a result of large farms needing considerable amounts of water for irrigation?
What is a result of large farms needing considerable amounts of water for irrigation?
Why is it recommended to trim the fat from meat and skin of poultry and fish?
Why is it recommended to trim the fat from meat and skin of poultry and fish?
What is a benefit of eating a variety of foods?
What is a benefit of eating a variety of foods?
What was a consequence of the emphasis on increasing agricultural production in the United States?
What was a consequence of the emphasis on increasing agricultural production in the United States?
What helped fuel interest in sustainable agriculture?
What helped fuel interest in sustainable agriculture?
What is the minimum percentage of certified organic ingredients required for a food product to be labeled as 'Organic'?
What is the minimum percentage of certified organic ingredients required for a food product to be labeled as 'Organic'?
Why did sales of organic foods increase in the US during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Why did sales of organic foods increase in the US during the COVID-19 pandemic?
What is the purpose of the USDA's organic labeling standards?
What is the purpose of the USDA's organic labeling standards?
Which of the following organic labeling categories may not use the USDA organic seal?
Which of the following organic labeling categories may not use the USDA organic seal?
What is the difference between '100% Organic' and 'Organic' labeling categories?
What is the difference between '100% Organic' and 'Organic' labeling categories?
Why may a cereal with the organic seal on the package not be 100% organic?
Why may a cereal with the organic seal on the package not be 100% organic?
What is the main reason why Jeremy prefers to drink organic milk?
What is the main reason why Jeremy prefers to drink organic milk?
What is the required action for food manufacturers to identify organic ingredients in their products?
What is the required action for food manufacturers to identify organic ingredients in their products?
What is the primary focus of sustainable agriculture?
What is the primary focus of sustainable agriculture?
What characterizes organic substances?
What characterizes organic substances?
What is a key difference between organic and conventional farming systems?
What is a key difference between organic and conventional farming systems?
What is the purpose of the 'USDA Organic' symbol on food packaging?
What is the purpose of the 'USDA Organic' symbol on food packaging?
What has been the trend in sales of organic foods in the United States over the past 40 years?
What has been the trend in sales of organic foods in the United States over the past 40 years?
What is a common misconception about organic foods?
What is a common misconception about organic foods?
What is a possible benefit of eating organic foods?
What is a possible benefit of eating organic foods?
Why do consumers often purchase organic foods?
Why do consumers often purchase organic foods?
What is a limitation of the current research on organic foods?
What is a limitation of the current research on organic foods?
What is a characteristic of organic farming?
What is a characteristic of organic farming?
Study Notes
Reducing Exposure to Pesticides in Food
- Washing and scrubbing fresh fruits and vegetables under running water can reduce exposure to pesticides
- Using special produce washes and detergents is not more effective than using water
- Peeling and trimming fruits and vegetables before eating can reduce exposure to pesticides
- Trimming the fat from meat and skin of poultry and fish can reduce exposure to pesticides because they accumulate in fat
- Eating a variety of foods reduces the likelihood of excessive exposure to a single pesticide
Conventional and Organic Food Production
- Conventional farming methods use heavy fertilizers and pesticides, deplete underground water supplies, and focus on growing single crops like corn, soybeans, or wheat
- Organic farming methods promote crop variety, soil and water conservation, and recycling of plant nutrients
- Organic farming does not rely on antibiotics, hormones, synthetic fertilizers, genetic improvements, or ionizing radiation
- Table 3.10 compares organic and conventional farming systems
Organic Labeling Categories
- The USDA has three labeling categories for organic foods: "100% Organic", "Organic", and "Made with Organic"
- "100% Organic" products must contain 100% certified organic ingredients
- "Organic" products must contain at least 95% certified organic ingredients
- "Made with Organic" products must contain 70-95% certified organic ingredients
- The USDA's symbol on the package indicates that the product meets USDA standards for organic food
Trends in Organic Food Sales
- Sales of organic foods have increased steadily since the 1990s
- In 2019, Americans spent over an estimated $55 billion on organic foods and beverages
- Sales of organic foods increased by 25% from March to June 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic
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Learn how to minimize exposure to pesticides in food through simple steps such as washing, peeling, and trimming. Discover the importance of eating a variety of foods and reducing fat consumption.
