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vicotolentino

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Describe why foods imported from other countries may pose a greater pesticide hazard than locally grown foods or foods from other regions within the U.S.

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The main role of ____ in supporting physical activity is to serve as an antioxidant, protecting tissues from oxidation.
 a. vitamin E
 b. beta-carotene
  c. vitamin C
 d. folate
 e. magnesium


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
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The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) regulate the levels of pesticides found within foods and out in the environment. The EPA sets limits for pesticides in foods and both the FDA and the USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) will test foods to see if they meet the EPA standards for pesticides. Other countries may have fewer restrictions on pesticide levels, and pesticides can remain on the crops even after transport. The USDA guidelines set strict standards for foods that can or cannot bear the organic label based on the presence or absence of pesticides in the food itself or its contributing ingredients. See Table 12-12 for a list of conventional produce items that contain the most pesticides.

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