Organic Foods 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 more C. Look for the organic label D. 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 pesticides B. Genetic engineering C. Irradiation D. All of the above

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

A. Healthier B. Better tasting C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B

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

A. Higher taxes B. Production costs C. More organic farms D. None of the above

6. Eating nonorganic produce can expose you to:

A. Potentially harmful pesticide levels B. Safe levels of pesticides C. No proven health problems

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

A. Washing all uncooked fruits and vegetables B. Peeling and trimming fruits and vegetables C. Eating a variety of foods D. All of the above

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