American Academy of Pediatrics says conventional/GM foods as healthy as organics

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In its first official report on organic foods, the academy said that organic and conventionally produced foods are nutritionally equivalent. Organic produce probably does reduce children’s exposure to pesticides – but if buying organic means that a family can’t buy as many healthy foods, regular produce is probably fine.
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