Have Fruits and Vegetables Lost Nutrients Compared to the Past?

A study finds that agricultural products have lost up to 50 percent of certain nutrients since the 1960s. Researchers point to declining soil health and a focus on boosting crop yields as possible contributing factors.

The results of a research show that agricultural products have lost up to 50% of some nutrients since the 1960s. Researchers consider the decline in soil health and focus on increasing crop yields as possible factors of this trend.