A study funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency found that children who switch to organic foods get "dramatic and immediate" reduced exposure to pesticides. Scientists tested the urine of children ages 3 to 11 in which during the first three and last seven days, they ate normal diets. During the middle five days, they were given organic items, including fruits, vegetables, and juices, and wheat- and corn-based processed items, including cereal and pasta. Average levels of pesticides in the children's urine decreased to nondetectable levels immediately after the introduction of organic diets.
Gourmet Retailer Newsletter, 2006
