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Due to consumer demand, there is a growing trend in the United States for food companies to have their foods be verified to contain no GM (genetically modified) products or ingredients. Research the use of GM foods and plants within our food supply, including their pros and cons, primary use, and any possible health issues related to them.

Are there advantages to the use of GM foods

Is there a justifiable fear to consuming GM foods/ingredients within our diets or are consumers overreacting? Why or why not?

Are organic foods more nutritious and safer compared to GM foods? Why or why not?

After your research, will you change your dietary and food purchasing choices

Explanation / Answer

GM Foods, also known as genitically engineered foods, are foods produced from organisms that have had changes introduced into their DNA using the methods of genetic engineering.

There are various uses and benifits of GM foods, like:

. Bigger yields to create more efficient use of land, less uses of herbicides and other pesticides.

. Foods with better texture, flavor and nutritious value.

. Foods with a longer shelf life for easier shipping

ADVANTAGES

1. It allows for more profit.

2. Introduces the knowledge of genetic alteration.

3. It is economically efficient.

4. It is known to decrease food prices.

HEALTH ISSUES

" Several animal studies indicate serious health risks associated with GM foods (AAEM 2009)", including infertility, immune problems, faulty insulin regulations and changes in major organs and the gastrointestinal system.

Organic foods are safer. Fruits and vegetables lanelled as organic are generally grown without chemical fertilization and pesticides.

Organic foods are grown without any alteration in their natural genes.

Organic foods deliver between 20 to 40% more antioxidants .

After the research on GM foods, I would like to change the dietary and food furchasing choices by using more organic foods as compared to GM foods, especially keeping into the consideration the health issues of GM foods.

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