Crops grown using synthetic pesticides provide crude protein in higher amount due to the application of Nitrogen fertilizers but with poorer quality.
A study by Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi has found that - For a 60 kg adult in India:
• Of the 8 pesticides considered, TMDI (theoritcal maximum daily intake) was 149 per cent to an unimaginable 7,218 per cent of US Environmental Protection Agency ADI (Acceptable Daily Intake);
• DDT and Monocrothophos intake was 5,663 per cent and 5,034 per cent of ADI, respectively;
• Chlorpyrifos and Malathion intake were now 2,309 per cent and 204 per cent of their respective ADIs
For a 10 kg child in India:
Of the 8 pesticides considered, TMDI of 7 pesticides were 214 per cent to 7,218 per cent of the USEPA safety limit.
It is important to note that the three segments of the population that are most susceptible to the ill effects of pesticide exposure are infants, childern and expectant mothers. Childern below five years are more susceptible to pesticidal residues in the mother feed and the food provided to them and they are highly vulnerable to endocrine disruptors and developmental neurotoxins.
Compared to the grains and cereals, fresh fruits and vegetables consumed contains more pesticidal residues because they are reaching consumers fastly from the farm. These residue accumulation can be minimized bu washing thoroughly in running water or by peeling the outer skin. But peeling the outer skin also minimizes the B-complex vitamins and minerals because they are present just under the skin of the vegetables and fruits. The only better way is to consume organically grown foods.
A study by Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi has found that - For a 60 kg adult in India:
• Of the 8 pesticides considered, TMDI (theoritcal maximum daily intake) was 149 per cent to an unimaginable 7,218 per cent of US Environmental Protection Agency ADI (Acceptable Daily Intake);
• DDT and Monocrothophos intake was 5,663 per cent and 5,034 per cent of ADI, respectively;
• Chlorpyrifos and Malathion intake were now 2,309 per cent and 204 per cent of their respective ADIs
For a 10 kg child in India:
Of the 8 pesticides considered, TMDI of 7 pesticides were 214 per cent to 7,218 per cent of the USEPA safety limit.
It is important to note that the three segments of the population that are most susceptible to the ill effects of pesticide exposure are infants, childern and expectant mothers. Childern below five years are more susceptible to pesticidal residues in the mother feed and the food provided to them and they are highly vulnerable to endocrine disruptors and developmental neurotoxins.
Compared to the grains and cereals, fresh fruits and vegetables consumed contains more pesticidal residues because they are reaching consumers fastly from the farm. These residue accumulation can be minimized bu washing thoroughly in running water or by peeling the outer skin. But peeling the outer skin also minimizes the B-complex vitamins and minerals because they are present just under the skin of the vegetables and fruits. The only better way is to consume organically grown foods.
