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Some say GMO foods are vital to feeding the world and are therefore necessary. Others believe they are harmful to the health of animals and humans, as well as to the environment. Still others believe artifically changing the DNA through crossing species (horizontal breeding rather than vertical breeding, which is how breeding occurs naturally) could have devasting consequences. Therefore, there is no agreement on whether there should be GMO foods.
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Do foods have gmo?
Some believe GMO foods are no different than natural foods. Others believe people should not eat GMO foods because they are not the same as natural foods and they are net yet proven not to be harmful.
What kind of vitamins do GMO foods have?
GMO foods asummably have the same vitamins as the equivalent non-GMO foods.
Are GMO foods illegal?
In the United States GMO foods are not illegal.
Do GMO foods have to be labeled in the UK?
Yes, GMO foods have to be labeled in the UK.
Should government require companies that use GMOs to label their food products?
There is no reason GMO food should not be labeled from the standpoint of he consumer. From the standpoint of the producers of GMO crops and foods, labeling GMO foods could result in consumers choosing not to buy those foods.
Are kosher foods GMO free?
Kosher foods aren't specifically gmo free.
Why should you agree with generally modified foods?
There are different opinions about this. One is that there is no reason to agree with GMO foods.
What are some ecological concerns that should make genetically modified food illegal?
Though they should not necessarily make GMO foods illegal, the following are some of the concerns that should be addressed:The possibility that growing GMO foods may cause greater weed resistance within a shorter amount of time.Potential harm to soil from the greater amounts of pesticides used on GMO cropsPossible harm to beneficial insects from varieties that are engineered to produce a substance that kills insectsGreater enviromental pollution and higher amounts of pesticides on the foods that are genetically engineeredCross-pollination of GMO varieties with non-GMO varieties that transfers the GMO to non-GMO and organically grown varieties.
How long does genetically modified food last?
GMO foods last about the same amount of time as non-GMo foods.
Why do people still consume GMO's?
Many people try to avoid eating GMO foods, but those who still consume them for a number of reasons that may include:believing that GMO foods are no different than non-GMO foods, and that they are safenot being informed of the issues surrounding GMO foodsnot realizing that at least 70% of the processed foods in grocery stores contain GMOsand other reasons
Are GMOs healthy for you?
Some claim science shows GMO foods are just as healthy as non-GMO foods. The FDA has declared GMO foods to be substantially equivalent to non-GMO foods. Anecdotal evidence suggests GMO foods have health issues that are unique to them. It is likely that the answer to whether GMOs are healthy is actually "We really do not know."
How can you tell if your corn is GMO?
If you are a farmer, you know the corn you are gowing is GMO because you buy seeds that are known to be GMO. If you are gowing non-GMO varieties, you do not know if GMO vaieties have cross pollinated with your corn unless you get it tested. If you are a consumer, you do not know if the corn or processed foods containing corn is GMO unless it is labeled as such. In the United States GMO foods are not labeled.
