Organic labels may trick dieters into overeating - Diet and nutrition- msnbc.com

Organic labels may trick dieters into overeating - Diet and nutrition- msnbc.com

The "organic" label skews people's perceptions about food in ways that might promote obesity, a new study finds.

The results show people sometimes assume organic foods are lower in calories and so it's OK to indulge in organic cookies more often than regular ones. Exercise was also deemed less necessary after eating organic desserts.