The Organic Food Debate
THE ORGANIC FOOD DEBATE--ANSWERING THE QUESTION: SHOULD I BUY ORGANIC?
How many times have you been asked: Should I buy organic? Of course, we all want the best for our patients and clients regardless of their financial means or access to specific types of foods. So answering this question can be somewhat complicated. This webinar will dive deep into the organic foods debate and answer your burning questions including, What does organic mean? Is organic food healthier? How are foods certified and can the certification be trusted? Join Lindsay Malone for this pertinent and useful training and be ready for this question the next time it comes up.
Upon successful completion of this one-hour course, the participant should be able to:
  • Identify organic vs conventional foods including criteria, oversight and certification process.


  • Review evidence regarding nutritional value of organic foods and discuss if it differs from conventional foods.


  • Review evidence regarding the benefits of consuming organic foods.


  • Discuss constraints of buying organic and alternatives with respect to cost and access.


  • Review resources for professionals and consumers.
Live Event Date: Dec 03, 2019
Learning Need Codes (LNC): 2040, 2080, 4150, 5090
Performance Indicators/Learning Objectives: 4.1.2, 6.3.11, 8.3.6, 10.2.5
Target Audience: RDs, DTRs, Health Professionals
Number of Credits: 1.0
Level(s): 1
Total Cost: $18 ($18.00 per credit)
About the Presenter: Lindsay Malone, MS, RDN, CSO, LD
Lindsay Malone

Lindsay Malone is registered dietitian and certified specialist in oncology. Lindsay holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration for Xavier University and a Masters degree in Public Health Nutrition from Case Western Reserve University. She currently teaches at Case Western Reserve University and runs Malone Nutrition Consulting. In this capacity she works to share her nutrition knowledge as a writer, editor, public speaker and educator. Lindsay's passion for nutrition is rooted in her belief that food truly is the best medicine.

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