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GMOs

Erica Rooks March 30, 2013 Contemporary Diet & Nutrition Lisa Beach Kaplan University. GMOs. 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.

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GMOs

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  1. Erica Rooks March 30, 2013 Contemporary Diet & Nutrition Lisa Beach Kaplan University GMOs

  2. 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

  3. Important Terms To Know • GMO = Genetically Modified Organism • Genetic • Biotechnology • Biotech (bt) Foods • Agriculture

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

  5. Prevalence of GMOs in the U.S. • GM food= growing trend • Corn • Soybeans • Cotton • Processed Foods

  6. Risks of GMOs • Allergic Reaction • Potential Toxicity • Danger to the Environment

  7. Benefits of GMOs • Crop Resistance to Disease and Insects • Increased Weather Tolerance • Increased NutritionalValue

  8. How To Identify GMOs While Shopping • No Mandatory Labeling • NON-GMO Project

  9. Conclusion • Risks and Benefits • No Governmental Regulation • Avoiding GMOs

  10. References GMEducation.org. (n.d.). A Brief History of Genetic Modification. Retrieved on March 30, 2013 from http://www.gmeducation.org/faqs/p149248-a%20brief%20history%20of%20genetic%20modification.html Merriam-Webster Dictionary. (2013). Agriculture. Retrieved on March 30, 2013 from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agriculture NON-GMO Project. (2013). GMO Facts. Retrieved on March 31, 2013 from http://www.nongmoproject.org/learn-more/ Schlenker, Eleanor & Roth, Sara. (2011). Williams’ Essentials of Nutrition & Diet Therapy. Mosby: St. Louis, MO. USDA. (2013). Biotechnology Frequently Asked Questions. Retrieved on March 30, 2013 from http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentidonly=true&navid=AGRICULTURE&contentid=BiotechnologyFAQs.xml Whitney, E.N., & Rolfes, S. R. (2002). Understanding nutrition (9th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Thomsen Learning. World Health Organization (WHO). (2013). 20 Questions on Genetically Modified Food. Retrieved on March 30, 2013 from http://www.who.int/foodsafety/publications/biotech/20questions/en/

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