Nutritional studies of local food?

Webb, Kevin (WebbK@missouri.edu)
Mon, 11 Oct 1999 11:08:38 -0500

All the posts on the nutrition of organic vs non-organic foods has reminded
me that we have been wondering if there are studies into the nutrtional
benefits of local foods. I would assume that local foods, by virtue of being
fresher (which is admittedly not a given), would be higher in vitamin and
mineral content; I haven't seen any documentation of this, however. Anyone
know of any studies confirming this and/or other potential health/nutrtional
benefits of local foods?

Thanks in advance,
Kevin

Kevin Webb
Food Circles Networking Project
Department of Rural Sociology
University of Missouri-Columbia
105 Sociology
Columbia, MO 65211
(573) 882-3776
[573] 882=1473 (fax)
webbk@missouri.edu

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