GMOs

GMOsErica Rooks

March 30, 2013Contemporary Diet & Nutrition

Lisa BeachKaplan University

GMOs• Important Terms To Know• Introduction and History• Prevalence of GMOs in the U.S.• Risks of GMOs• Benefits of GMOs• How To Identify GMOs While Shopping• Conclusion

Important Terms To Know

• GMO = Genetically Modified Organism

• Genetic• Biotechnology• Biotech (bt) Foods• Agriculture

Introduction and History• 1980’s to early 90’s• 1988 - maize• 1990 – enzyme for cheese• 1993 - bST• 1994 – widespread use of GM• 1998 - labeling

Prevalence of GMOs in the U.S.

• GM food = growing trend• Corn• Soybeans• Cotton• Processed Foods

Risks of GMOs

• Allergic Reaction

• Potential Toxicity

• Danger to the Environment

Benefits of GMOs

• Crop Resistance to Disease and

Insects

• Increased Weather Tolerance

• Increased Nutritional

Value

How To Identify GMOs While Shopping

• No Mandatory Labeling

• NON-GMO Project

Conclusion

• Risks and Benefits

• No Governmental Regulation

• Avoiding GMOs

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