| There is an ongoing debate to determine the | | | | Herein lies the conflict. Kids eat what is |
| merits of organic foods for kids. In fact, a | | | | prepared for them. If the household is |
| study concluded that "existing methods of | | | | non-organic; it is unlikely any type of |
| risk evaluation for pesticide exposure were | | | | organic food will be prepared or even |
| failing children." While children are more | | | | purchased. |
| prone to health and environmental damage at | | | | |
| an early age, it has also been determine that | | | | While toxic exposure is a major concern for |
| "children are overexposed even if their | | | | everyone, protecting kids is of the utmost |
| exposure is within legal limits." This is not | | | | importance. Proponents who praise an organic |
| very comforting, is it? The question then | | | | lifestyle will argue that reducing toxic |
| posed: Is organic food really better for | | | | exposure will yield healthier and strong |
| kids? | | | | children. One cannot argue this particular |
| | | | point, since it not only applies to kids, but |
| With organic farms on the rise, one has to | | | | to adults as well. |
| wonder if the cost of purchasing organic | | | | |
| foods outweighs the health benefits for kids. | | | | As parents, you have to decide what method |
| Certainly, it is a question every parent has | | | | you will incorporate into the dietary regimen |
| to contend with. Some would argue that | | | | for your family. If you feel organic foods |
| organic foods may indeed be a far better | | | | are necessary for the health of your child; |
| value to your kids. Then again, others are | | | | you will choose organic foods. If, however, |
| not in the least bit inclined to broach the | | | | you feel that you can better serve your kids |
| subject. While organic foods have become | | | | by preparing well-balance, nutritious, and |
| more popular, it is still in the minority | | | | healthy meals; you may decide a more |
| when it comes to providing a healthy diet | | | | traditional food base is appropriate. |
| regimen for kids. How many parents today eat | | | | Whatever you choose, organic or non-organic; |
| organic foods? | | | | the first priority is the health of your |
| | | | child. |