Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies - Standalone book (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Frances Sizer, Ellie Whitney
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Chapter 12, Problem 14SC
Compared with conventionally grown produce, organic produce is often-
- lower in pesticides.
- higher in phytochemicaJs.
- both a and b.
- none of the above
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