“According to officials at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), there is currently no direct evidence to show that an organic diet leads to improved health or a lower risk of disease.” (50 Interesting Facts About…Organic Food, 2011) This is an interesting statement with the latest trends in the United States surrounding eating healthier and getting fitter. Many people's New Year's resolutions involve going to the gym more often or eating healthier and watching their calorie intake, but are they committed to it? And what does eating healthy mean for each of these individuals? Does it mean buying only organic foods? Many people say they only buy organic foods, but how are they different from the typical processed foods that fill grocery store shelves? People who buy only organic foods normally state some of the following reasons; they are safer, environmentally friendly and healthier. (Watson, 2012) In the following paragraphs we will delve into more elaborate explanations of these meanings and take a look at how organic food compares to non-organic food. Is there a difference between organic foods and non-organic foods? The size and shape of food is a huge factor that grabs our attention right from the start. If all labels and signage were removed from the grocery store, would you still be able to tell which products are organic and which are not? Organic foods appear to be “imperfect,” meaning that most of the time they will be different sizes and shapes. Some melons may be larger or smaller, and some may be more ovoid rather than circular. Non-organic produce is treated with a variety of growth-promoting substances, while organic produce is not. Differentiation by size and shape does not only apply to pr...... middle of paper ......des_gmo.htmSeaman, C. (2013, January). Employee health and nutrition. Retrieved from NLFS for Fitness: http://wellness.nifs.org/blog/bid/81299/Employee-Health-and-Nutrition-The-Pros-and-Cons-of-Organic-FoodsSolomon, Z. (2013, August ). Organic and non-organic: what's the difference? Retrieved from Food Safety News: http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2013/08/organic-vs-non-organic-whats-the-difference/Staff, M.C. (1998-2014). Nutrition and healthy eating. Retrieved from Mayo Clinic: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/organic-food/art-20043880?footprints=mineWatson, S. (2012, September) . Organic food is no more nutritious than conventionally grown food. Retrieved from Harvard Health Publications: Harvard Medical School: http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/organic-food-no-more-nutritious-than-conventionally-grown-food-201209055264