Marion Nestle
Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, New York University
Marion Nestle is a prominent nutritionist and advocate for public health, focusing on the implications of food marketing and policy.
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Is Paying a Premium for Organic Food a Health Decision — or a Marketing Strategy That's Also Become a Financial One?Organic food can offer some meaningful differences in production and pesticide exposure, but paying substantially more does not automatically translate into better health. The strongest evidence suggests that overall dietary quality matters far more than whether every product carries an organic label. For consumers on a budget, buying plenty of nutritious conventional foods may be a better investment than paying a premium for organic versions of everything.