What chemicals are in my food?

MANHATTAN, Kan. – All food, like most everything else in the world, is made of chemicals. Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee said what matters is how much a person eats or drinks.

“Bottom line, it’s the amount that counts,” Blakeslee said. “Foods contain nutrients, which are chemicals and are important for a healthy, balanced diet.”

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