Annotated Bibliography: Feeding Baby Green By Dr. Greene

According to the Public Voice for Food and Health Policy, over the past few years, pesticide use on fruits and vegetables has drastically risen, “per acre pesticide application rates increased by 125 percent over the past 25 years” The foods that cause the most children age 5 and under to exceed an unsafe daily dose of pesticides are apples, peaches and grapes. The FDA found “34 different pesticides on apples, 30 on grapes and, 28 on peaches” This means that the healthy foods that most children do eat are poisoned and do pose a threat to the well being of children. A study conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration found these chemicals in food consumed mainly by children, “methyl parathion, dimethoate, chlorpyrifos, pirimiphos methyl and azinphos methyl” All these pesticides are highly toxic and pose a bigger threat to children than to adult’s because the current pesticide laws are not adequate enough to protect children. One reason children are more vulnerable to pesticides is that they weigh less; a little bit of poison to an adult is proportionally more to a child. In a 1998 analysis of government data conducted by

“The study proved that this type of pesticide is only transmitted through diet” (Parvin). Although this study focused on only one particular pesticide, many of the possible pesticides we ingest through non-organic foods are the result of farmers using these pesticides on their crops, which later are absorbed by the body, possibly causing damage through various bodily systems.

With the sales of organic foods rapidly increasing in recent years, jumping from $1 billion to $21 billion in just eighteen years, it is important for consumers to be well-informed when choosing either organic or inorganic (Bradbury et al, 2014). These products, with labels boasting claims such as no artificial fertilizers or pesticides and the use of ecologically friendly farming techniques, have become somewhat of a trend since their arrival in the early to mid twentieth century. As the public becomes increasingly cautious of what they eat, concern has been growing regarding the adverse health effects of ingestion of pesticides and artificial fertilizers in food products. It is not surprising, therefore, that perceived health

It has been a prime location for studies to be conducted by health organizations to see if there are any links to the pesticide usage occurring along with people living in the vicinity of where it is being used. ARTICLE PESTICDES STUDY (Kehoe) The study correlates a link between certain chemicals that are used in the manufacturing of pesticides and these chemical ORGANOCHLORINES to Alzheimer’s disease along with many autism related defects between children. Children are who we try to keep safe as they are the young and will be our future. Pregnant women living in pesticide applied areas were more likely to have a child with birth defects as the chemicals are absorbed through the air and can reach the fetus via the bloodstream. These are also the most susceptible to these chemicals being used by farmers and the by the produce they

Organic farming began just as the effects of the Great Depression waned in the United States, and has seen a dramatic increase in popularity most recently (AG). The sales of organic food increased by about twenty percent a year throughout the nineteen nineties (Marcus). That is over ten times the rate of increase that conventional food experienced during the same period of time (Harris). As recently as twenty eleven, about seventy-eight percent of American families admitted to routinely purchasing organic food (Organic). Organic food sales jumped from three point five million in nineteen ninety-seven, to thirty-one million in twenty eleven (Organic). However, while organic food may seem better than conventional food, numerous studies have shown that it is not distinguishably more healthful, nutritious, palatable, or safe.

After hearing the increased stereotypes about obesity in the United States, food has become a major issue. Almost 90% of the food that we consume is unhealthy and full of chemicals. Now that only a few people are aware of this, they are switching to organic food which does not contain any of these harmful and unhealthy substances. Organic food is simply the food that is not grown with the help of harmful pesticides, synthetic fertilizers and growth hormones. Be it acted by the 9th grade House of Representatives of Wayzata High School that organic food should be promoted and given to all of the people living in the United States regardless of their income. This is because they are healthier and can prevent cancer and obesity, help our local economy, and can help in the betterment of our environment and biodiversity.

What better way is there to motivate children to eat their greens than a children’s book? As a mother, Anna Marie Watkins had faced the universal challenge of making children eat their vegetables. And as a grandmother, she feels concerned about her grandchildren’s health. To help parents promote healthy eating among their children, she published The Magical Garden (Outskirts Press, 2016).

It is also shown that pesticides are partly responsible for the rising cancer rates and birth defects among children (“Pesticides”).

Thesis: Choosing to purchase and consume organic food is a smart and healthy choice for you and your family.

It also will represent the safety level of organic food (food poisoning, pesticides). The purpose of this book is to identify the myths and facts about the organic nutrition factors and to point to controversial studies about organic food nutrition. The author provides detailed statistical data of organic food; however, he does not focus whether a consumer can trust organic labeling or not.

One concern about pesticides and herbicide usage is the amount of residues left on the end product of crops sprayed with the chemicals, and their effects on human health. (Williamson, 2007, p. 184). However, these effects are closely tested and levels are strictly regulated to ensure there is no danger from possible pesticide residues. Since 1910, many rules, regulations, and agencies have been formed to monitor the safety of the pesticides and herbicides used in conventional farming. These chemicals must meet specific safety standards in order to be registered for use, and regulations on levels of each product safe for use are also put in place. (Tafel et al.,2007, p.184). All pesticides are rigorously examined to ensure they have no significant effects on human health, or the environment. The residues in the food chain are closely monitored, and regularly tested, to ensure they are below legal limits. In a recent survey of residues

Many people argue that organic foods are healthier, even though many people also argue that organic food isn’t healthier. In the past, many studies have tried to prove this, including a small study that was performed in 2008 by The American Academy of Pediatrics, which I accessed on HealthyChildren.org. This study measured the amount of pesticides in children's urine. The children were put on an organic diet and the test was repeated. The amount of pesticides in the urine decreased significantly. Over the years many studies have been conducted trying to prove that organic food is no healthier than

Throughout history the way food is produced has changed drastically. There are several options an individual can obtain regarding the food bought. Consumers nowadays are unaware of the different ways the food they buy, whether it be grocery stores or farmers markets, have different classifications when produced. There are several different factors which come into play when buying food and its factors that affect the body. Most food produced has genetically modified elements which harm the human body over time. One of the options a person can change their lifestyle to open the possibilities of greater food factors is switching from conventional food to organic food, but what is organic? The USDA identifies organic food as, “integratecultural, biological, and mechanical practices that foster cycling of resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity”. Conventional food has ruled the market for years leading consumers to believe it is their only option, but organic food is gaining grand popularity due to the way it is produced, the fact in which it is GMO-free, and its overall greater health benefits in the human system.

In this study, 41.7%±1.7 of all participants purchased organic foods regardless of family size (Table 1). As with other studies, the reason for purchasing organic could be related to consumer beliefs that organic foods are healthier and taste better than conventionally grown products8. Additionally, consumers may believe that growing organic food is better for the environment than conventional growing methods since the use of pesticides is lower and

Organic foods have become very popular because of the speculations of whether or not organic food products are more beneficial than nonorganic food products. In order to be considered “organic,” foods must meet certain requirements such as being grown in soil safe for the environment, having no genetic modifications, and staying away from harmful products like pesticides and