Contemporary Diet and Nutrition Resource List

Genetically Engineered Food

Web Site 1: The USDA (2013) provides information on agricultural biotechnology.
https://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?
navid=BIOTECH&parentnav=AGRICULTURE&navtype=RT
Web Site 2: The USDA provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding
biotechnology (May 14, 2015):
https://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?
navid=AGRICULTURE&contentid=BiotechnologyFAQs.xml
Book: Chapter 9 of Williams Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy (Schlenker and
Roth, 2011) explores genetic engineering and biotechnology, and how it has been used on
both plants and animals. Goals, safety, and health concerns are all explored.

The Organic Food Movement

Website 1: Discusses pesticide residue found on conventionally grown foods versus
organically grown foods (Burros, 2002).
https://www.organicconsumers.org/old_articles/Organic/orgbetter050902.php
Web Site 2: Mayo Clinic Staff (2014) discusses whether or not organic foods are safer
and more nutritious.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/indepth/organic-food/art-20043880
Web Site 3: Environmental Working Group provides a summary of pesticides found in
produce; links to information on the dirty dozen, and clean fifteen (EWG, 2015).
http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/summary.php
Article: The New American Supermarket (Halpert, 2015) discusses the organic food
movement and the rising demand for organic foods. It also covers how to meet consumer
demand for organic foods at a reasonable price, while still allowing for business profit.

Economics of Food Choices

Website: University of Massachusetts, Amherst (n.d.) provides nutrition quizzes and
facts to help you learn about nutrition for you and your family.
http://www.umass.edu/nibble/index.html
Book: While Food Politics (Nestle, 2013) is mostly about the political influences on
nutrition and health in the US, there is also a good amount of information that explores
some of the economic reasons for food choices within the US. Throughout the reading
there is information about economic impact on industries providing foods; consumers
having to purchase foods; as well as the personal and government costs associated with
obesity.
Local Food Resources
- Northwood, ND Farmers Market: summers from 5pm 7pm
- Food Bank in Hatton, ND (10mi from Northwood):
http://www.foodpantries.org/ci/nd-grand_forks

References
Burros, M. (May 8, 2002). Conventional versus organic, Re: Pesticide residues.
Retrieved from:
https://www.organicconsumers.org/old_articles/Organic/orgbetter050902.php
EWG (2015). Executive summary EWGs 2015 shoppers guide to pesticides in
produce. Retrieved from: http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/summary.php
Halpert, J. (October 1, 2015). The New American Supermarket. Kiwi, pg 64-69.
Retrieved from:
http://eds.b.ebscohost.com.lib.kaplan.edu/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?
sid=cca77652-e502-4175-9898-6fc9970f0d1e
%40sessionmgr110&vid=0&hid=113
Mayo Clinic Staff (June 9, 2014). Organic foods: Are they safer? More nutritious?
Retrieved from: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-andhealthy-eating/in-depth/organic-food/art-20043880
Nestle, M. (2013). Food politics: How the food industry influences nutrition and health
(10th Ed.) Berkely and Los Angeles, Ca: University of California Press
Schlenker, E. and Roth, S. (2011). Williams' Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy,
10th Edition. St. Louis, MO: Mosby Elsevier
University of Massachusetts, Amherst (n.d.). Nutrition information bulletin board &
learning experience for adult basic education. Retrieved from:
http://www.umass.edu/nibble/index.html
USDA (December 30, 2013). Agricultural Technology. Retrieved from:
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?
navid=BIOTECH&parentnav=AGRICULTURE&navtype=RT
USDA (May 14, 2015). Biotechnology frequently asked questions (FAQs). Retrieved
from: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?
navid=AGRICULTURE&contentid=BiotechnologyFAQs.xml