Is it Important to Feed Kids Organic Food?

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"Do you think organic produce is healthier?"

Region views on organic food

"Do you think organic produce is healthier?"

Kenny Theis, Kouts | "I think it's a missused term. The government hasn't come to terms with it yet. It's a marketing term right now."

"Do you think organic produce is healthier?"

Region views on food

"Do you think organic produce is healthier?"

Gayla Porch, Wanatah | "I think it's a ploy to get you to buy it. I do buy organic spinach because it seems to last longer."

"Do you think organic produce is healthier?"

Dan Sopko, Crete | "Yes. We spend our winters in Mexico. We're very apprehensive about our food. We buy from the super mercado, and they offer organic food."

"Do you think organic produce is healthier?"

Ann Jankowski, Valparaiso | "I have heard that some are better. But if you don't buy organic and you rinse and wash your produce, it's just as good."

"Do you think organic produce is healthier?"

Jea Theis, Kouts | "I think there's a lot of produce that's mislabled as organic, so you have to be careful about what you select. I do think it's healther."

"Do you think organic produce is healthier?"

Anil Acuna, Chicago | "They're more expensive. The price you pay is for the product itself, chemical-free and no preservatives."

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