num_pages: 96
description: Since the U.S. Department of Agriculture put into place the long-awaited National Organic Program, American consumers have finally had a set of nationwide standards for organic foods. But new standards raise new questions. What is organic food? What's the relationship between organic food and food labeled with terms like all-natural , free-range , hormone-free ,and locally grown ? Are organic , made with organic , and 100% organic foods different?And most importantly, is organic food better for me and my family? This handy guide provides a thorough but nontechnical introduction to organic food. Some topics of special interest include product labeling, health and nutrition, environmental quality, and pricing.
language: English
title: Organic Food Guide: How To Shop Smarter And Eat Healthier
titlecomplete: Organic Food Guide: How To Shop Smarter And Eat Healthier
ratings_count: 14
publisher: Globe Pequot