Food For Thought:
Issues in Organic vs. Conventional Agriculture
In response to several inquiries about the differences between organically grown foods and conventionally grown foods, NPIC presents this collection of science-based articles, fact-sheets and resources. Our goal is to promote informed decision-making based on sound science. This page represents one subtopic, other topics are available at the main index page.
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Note: Articles published outside the US may not reflect organic standards in the US.
Nutrition
- Scientific Status Summary: Organic Foods -- Winter CK, Davis SF, 2006
- Organic FAQ (Question 2: Is organic food better for us?) -- Giles J, 2004
- Organic food: buying more safety or just peace of mind? A critical review of the literature. -- Magkos F, et al, 2006 (Abstract only)
- Effect of diets based on foods from conventional versus organic production on intake and excretion of flavonoids and markers of antioxidative defense in humans. -- Grinder-Pedersen L, et al, 2003
- Ten-Year Comparison of the Influence of Organic and Conventional Crop Management Practices on the Content of Flavonoids in Tomatoes -- Mitchell AE, et al, 2007
- Influence of organic vs. conventional agricultural practice on the antioxidant microconstituent content of tomatoes and derived purees; consequences on antioxidant plasma status in humans. -- Caris-Veyrat C, et al, 2004
- Vitamin and mineral contents of carrot and celeriac grown under mineral or organic fertilization. -- Leclerc J, et al, 1992
- Nutritional quality of organic versus conventional fruits, vegetables, and grains. -- Worthington V, 2001
- Comparison of the microflora on organically and conventionally grown spring mix from a California processor. -- Phillips CA, Harrison MA, 2005
- Organic fruits and vegetables: potential health benefits and risks -- Chen MC, 2005
- Comparison of the Total Phenolic and Ascorbic Acid Content of Freeze-Dried and Air-Dried Marionberry, Strawberry, and Corn Grown Using Conventional, Organic, and Sustainable Agricultural Practices -- Asami DK, et al, 2003
- Organic vs conventionally grown Rio Red whole grapefruit and juice: comparison of production inputs, market quality, consumer acceptance, and human health-bioactive compounds. -- Lester GE, et al, 2007
- A Comparison of Carotenoid Content and Total Antioxidant Activity in Catsup from Several Commercial Sources in the United States -- Ishida BK, Chapman MH, 2004
