Organic food can contribute to reverse the currents trends in Overweight, Obesity and Diabetes

Obesity and diabetes have become a serious health problem in our society. Effective interventions are urgently needed, especially among children and adolescents, in order to improve human well being and reduce the risk of developing related diseases.
The Organic Center has published a report entitled "That First Step – Organic Food and a Healthier Future" written by Dr. Chris McCullum-Gomez, Dr. Charles Benbrook, and Dr. Richard Theuer.
This "Critical Issue Report" describes six ways that organic food and farming can contribute to reversing current trends in overweight, obesity, and diabetes.
But most important, the report explains why the conscious decision by individuals to purchase organic food marks a critical first step toward a healthier diet and lifestyle.  For many people, this first step is the beginning of a series of incremental changes with important, long-run health benefits for individuals, families, and society as a whole.

View the pdf of the report here: Report

March 2009
Source: http://www.organic-center.org/
Authors: Dr. Chris McCullum-Gomez, Dr. Charles Benbrook, and Dr. Richard Theue.