Neva Cochran
MS, RDN, LD, FAND, Nutrition Communications Consultant
Expert Bio
Neva Cochran is a registered dietitian nutritionist in Dallas, Texas. She serves as a nutrition communications consultant to food, nutrition and agriculture organizations and is a frequent speaker for professional and consumer groups. An active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, she has served as President of both the Dallas and Texas Academies, a national Academy media spokesperson, a member of the House of Delegates, Chair of the Academy Foundation and member of the Board of Directors. She was a 2012 recipient of the Academy’s Medallion Award and the 2016 Texas Academy’s Outstanding Preceptor Award. She earned a BS in nutrition and dietetics from the University of Oklahoma and a master’s in nutrition from the Texas Woman’s University. She completed a dietetic internship at Texas Health Resources Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas.
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Q: Is it better to eat organic foods or gmo foods? Why?
A: Whether a food is produced through organic, conventional or bioengineered (GMO) agriculture, they are equally nutritious and healthful. The U.S. Department of Agriculture strictly regulates all methods of farming, so foods produced are safe to eat and nutrient-rich. To understand the differences among the three types of agriculture, USDA provides the following information. Organic: Organic agricultural crops are grown from organic seeds without synthetic fertilizers, chemical pesticides, irradiation or genetic engineering. While natural pesticides and fertilizers are primarily used, a li [...]
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