Half of young children in Scotland now raised on organic food

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Babies raised on organic food that parents cannot afford themselves

 

ALISON HARDIE SENIOR NEWS WRITER

 

*Key points*

• Half children under two in Scotland fed on wholly organic food

• Parents buying organic food for infants without buying same for themselves

• Supermarket survey shows infant organic food sales outstrip adult food

 

*Key quote*

" The health implications of diet are particularly crucial for children

as they have a higher intake of food and water per unit of body weight

than adults, and their relatively immature organ systems may have

limited ability to detoxify substances such as pesticides " /- ANNA

ASHMOLE, SOIL ASSOCIATION SCOTLAND/

 

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