Vignette #2 Sue Is the Mother of a Two-Year-Old Named

Vignette #2 Sue is the mother of a two-year-old named Tara. Sue wants to protect Tara from pesticides, chemicals, and other harmful contaminants on the food she serves her daughter. She is committed to only purchasing organic foods and preparing them in a healthy manner. What recommendations would you make to Sue?
Manuel tells Sue there are some benefits to the use of pesticides for farmers and consumers. What characteristic is unlikely to be a benefit of pesticides?

A) Pesticides can boost crop yields.
B) Pesticide use contributes to the relatively low cost of fruits and vegetables.
C) Pesticide use allows for a wide variety of crops to be grown.
D) Some pesticides like DDT remain active for years and so do not need to be reapplied.
E) Pesticides may help keep wildlife populations in check.