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Professor Sipes

Eng 1201

14 March 2019

Annotated Bibliography

My essay will attempt to determine whether there is a connection between organic foods

and an individual's health. Is there a significant difference in organic and inorganic food? How

does organic foods influence human health? Also, what makes something considered to be

organic?

Robinson, Lawrence; Segal, Jeanne; Segal, Robert. “The Benefits and Basics of Organic Food

and How to Keep it Affordable.” ​Organic Foods: What You Need to Know. ​September

2018. www.helpguide.org/articles/healthy-eating/organic-foods.htm/

Jeanne Segal, PhD, and others concluded that eating organic food has many mental,

emotional and environment effects. Results of a 2016 European Study show that organic meat

and milk are richer in certain nutrients. The study results included that omega-3 fatty acids, were

up to 50% higher in organic meat and milk than in conventionally raised versions. Benefits of

organic foods include fewer pesticides, more fresh, and GMO free. The author explains the

differences between organic and non organic foods, explains the labels on organic foods and

what they mean, and explains the many benefits of eating organic foods. I will use this source in

my paper to prove that studies show the benefits of organic foods.

Macmillan, Amanda; Naftulin, Julia. “4 Science-Baked Health Benefits of Eating Organic.”

Time, ​27 July, 2017.time.com/4871915/health-benefits-organic-food/

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Amanda Macmillan and Julia Naftulin concluded 4 science-backed health benefits of

eating organic foods. Studies prove that the herbicide roundup has been classified as “probable

human carcinogen,” this insecticide has resulted in developmental delays in infants. A 2014

study shown in British Journal Nutrition states that crops that are organically grown and

fertilized different are 48% less likely to test for cadmium, which is a toxic metal that collects in

one’s liver and kidney. Rolf Halden, professor and director ​of the Biodesign Center for

Environmental Security at Arizona State University stated that the synthetic growth hormones

injected into the animals can be consumed by humans. Also, organic meat and dairy are not

allowed to be in possession of synthetic growth hormones which are connected to cancer. I will

use this source in my paper to state the 4 science backed health benefits to the human body.

Mayo Clinic Staff. “Nutrition and Healthy Eating.” ​Healthy Lifestyle, 4 April, 2018.

www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/organic-food

/art-20043880

In this article the Mayo Clinic explains organic farming, organic labels, the meaning of

organic, the benefits of organic foods and food safety tips. The Mayo Clinic states that

non-organic foods contain bacteria that can be given to humans when they eat that food. They

state materials that are not allowed when doing organic farming which include: synthetic

fertilizers, sewage sludge, most synthetic pesticides, or antibiotics. They give tips when buying

food which include: select a variety of foods from different sources, buy fruits and vegetables

when they are in season, read food labels carefully, and clean fruits and vegetables thoroughly

before eating them. I will use this source in my paper to explain the meaning of organic foods,

the limits on materials they can use, and food tips when buying organic foods.
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“What Does Organic Mean, and Should You Buy Organic Foods?” ​Youtube, ​uploaded by

SciShow, 5 Sept. 2018, www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnuP4vrLvc4

In this video Scishow states that organic foods have to meet regulations on how they are

produced. Organic means a legal term for marketing purposes. They state that farmers have to

rotate their crops, which means growing different plants on the same plot of land throughout the

year. For meat and dairy to be considered organic, the animals must be fed organic feed. Cows

and other ruminants have to graze for ⅓ of the year, and pigs and chickens have to be able to go

outside. Manure is less dangerous to the environment because it takes a lot of energy to make

chemical fertilizers. Research shows that organic farming supports more biodiversity. One

disadvantage to organic farming is that it takes 25% more land to grow organic foods than it does

to grow regular foods. I will use this source in my paper to explain the regulations for organic

foods and the process.

Rabin, Roni Caryn. “Can Eating Organic Food Lower Your Cancer Risk.” ​The New York Times,

26​ ​Oct. ​2018.

In the New York Times, they in a study, those who ate more organic produce, dairy,

meat, and other products had 25% lower chances to get cancer. The demand for organic foods

have increased and sales of organic foods have increased $45.2 billion from last year. A french

study proved that people who consume organic foods have 76 percent fewer lymphomas, and a

34 percent reduction in breast cancer. I will include this source in my paper to record the studies

that prove that organic foods increase your health and reduce the chances of cancer.

Haumann, Barbara.”The Value of Organic.” ​Organic Trade Association, ​ota.com/organic101.

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On this website there are many different tabs about organic. This source talks about how

organic food is grown, how organic food is processed, organic for your home and body, organic

standards, organic verification and certification, labeling organic products, the value of organic,

health benefits of organic, environmental benefits of organic, and organic and GMO’s. The

organic trade association states that organic foods are grown with strict governmental rules and

they must be grown without toxins, pesticides, synthetic hormones or genetic engineering. For a

product to become certified as organic is a multi step, hard process. ​ ​Minor non- organic foods

can be used if they are on the “National List” that has been approved and evaluated for safety

and their impact on both human and environmental health. These ingredients must make up 5%

or less of the total ingredients used to make organic food due by the law. Organic products

reduce health risks to farmers, consumers and the environment by the minimal toxins and

chemicals being released. I will use this source in my paper to show environmental factors of

organic foods and the process organic foods have to go through.

Greger, Michael. “Are Organic Foods More Nutritious?” ​Nutritional Facts, ​April 29,

2015.nutritionfacts.org/video/are-organic-foods-more-nutritious/

M.D, Michael Greger concluded fruits such as strawberries, have longer shelf life, higher

antioxidant activity and concentrations of ascorbic acid and phenolic compounds. Organic

strawberries were represented to be more sweet, better flavored, and better appearance. Greger

also concluded that extracts from organically grown strawberries inhibited cancer cell

proliferation of both HT29 and MCF-7 to a significantly higher extent. Greger concluded organic

foods to be 20-40% healthier than conventionally grown foods. I will use this information in my

source to show how organic foods decrease the chances of cancer in the human brain cells.
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