Attitude of Urban Consumers towards Organic Foods

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Authors

  • K. Lakshmi
     Department of Nutrition, Shadan Institute of Post Graduate Studies, Khairathabad, Hyderabad-500 004 ,IN
  • Bushra Begum
     Department of Nutrition, Shadan Institute of Post Graduate Studies, Khairathabad, Hyderabad-500 004 ,IN
  • Meraj Fatima
     Department of Nutrition, Shadan Institute of Post Graduate Studies, Khairathabad, Hyderabad-500 004 ,IN

Abstract

Organic foods are defined as products produced by organic farming practices, grown without the use of chemicai fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides and herbicides and are fertilized solely by using organic fertilizers such as animal waste, crop residues, green manures or off-farm organic wastes. Presently, organically grown foods are gaining popularity among consumers mainly because many consumers believe that organically grown foods are of better quality, healthier and more nutritious than the conventionally grown ones.

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Published

2009-10-01

How to Cite

Lakshmi, K., Begum, B., & Fatima, M. (2009). Attitude of Urban Consumers towards Organic Foods. The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 46(10), 431–433. Retrieved from https://informaticsjournals.co.in/index.php/ijnd/article/view/4825

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Volume 46, Issue 10, October 2009

Section

Short Communication

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