The impact of economic activity, as well as scientific and technological progress on the environment is characterized by production of large amount of pollutants, waste and other factors that lead to changes in natural landscapes, pollution of the atmosphere and natural water resources. Continuous increase and expansion in industrial production of chemicals inevitably entail rise of their environmental load. Exceeding thresholds ecosystems’ reliability under the influence of extreme anthropogenic factors can cause significant changes in conditions of existence and functioning of biogeocenoses.
Currently, the role of food security in maintaining public health is high. Gastrointestinal and many other diseases can develop if the composition of food does not meet sanitary and hygienic requirements. As a result of the development of agro-industry, as a result of excessive and irregular application of nitrogen fertilizers, the amount of nitrate in fruits and vegetables is increasing. The negative and positive effects of nitrates on the body have been identified, and it has been found that nitrates consumed on a daily basis are important in maintaining our health.