Fielding Questions on Organic Foods

Organic foods were once sold only in health food stores and farmers markets. But they are slowly becoming a staple at your local supermarket. Find out more about organic foods by taking this quiz.

1. What's the best way to tell the difference between organic and nonorganic foods?

A. Give them the "squeeze test"B. Organic foods always cost moreC. Look for the organic labelD. There is no difference

2. What portion of a food must be organic to allow a food maker to use the label "made with organic ingredients"?

A. 0% to 10%B. 10% to 25%C. 25% to 70%D. 70% to 95%

3. To carry the USDA organic label, produce can't have:

A. Manmade pesticidesB. Genetic engineeringC. IrradiationD. All of the above

4. The organic label lets you know that organic foods are:

A. HealthierB. Better tastingC. Both A and BD. Neither A nor B

5. Why do organic foods often cost more than nonorganic foods?

A. Higher taxesB. Production costsC. More organic farmsD. None of the above

6. Eating nonorganic produce can expose you to:

A. Potentially harmful pesticide levelsB. Safe levels of pesticidesC. No proven health problems

7. Besides buying organic, you can limit exposure to pesticides by:

A. Washing all uncooked fruits and vegetablesB. Peeling and trimming fruits and vegetablesC. Eating a variety of foodsD. All of the above