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Some comparisons of organic and GMO foods are:
- GMO foods are from plants that have been genetically modified in a lab. Organic foods are grown from non-GMO seeds that are often heirloom (old varieties).
- Many GMO foods have been genetically engineered to be resistant to synthetic pesticides or to produce a substance that kills insects in the plant itself. Organic foods are grown without the use of synthetic pesticides.
- GMO foods are not labeled. Organic foods are usually labeled.
- The use of synthetic pesticides on conventional and GM crops can cause environmental, including soil, issues. Organically grown food does not harm the environment and often improves the soil.
- Many argue that organically grown foods are healthier, not only because synthetic pesticides are not used, but because the soil the plants are grown in often contains more nutrients and micronutrients than fertilizers on GM crops replenish in the soil.
- The safety of human consumption of GM foods is controversial. The safety of organically grown food is not, though since the introduction of GM crops, some have tried to make that an issue.
- Crops have been grown organically since the beginning of time. Genetically modified food is relatively new, originating in the 1990s.
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What does organic food include?
organic food is worse than gm foods because it costs more and it comes in different shapes and sizes. organic food is worse than gm foods because it costs more and it comes in different shapes and sizes.
Is organic food the opposite of GM food?
Organic and GM food is not exactly opposite, but foods that are grown and sold as "100% organic" cannot intentionally contain GMOs. It is possible, though, that cross pollination of GMOs with organic crops of the same kind could happen unintentionally.
When can GM foods be purchased AND where can the GM foods be purchased?
GM food can be found at some of your local markets and at any time of the year but before you buy it i would like to let you know that GM foods can cause allergic reactions and can be poisinous.
How prevalent are GM product?
Because there are currently no laws in the United States requiring the labeling of GM (Genetically Modified) foods, one can assume most non-organic foods are, in fact, GM. Approximately 80% of wheat, soy, and corn grown in the United States is grown using GM seed. To avoid GM products, make sure to purchase only those items labeled as "Organic" or "Certified GMO Free" by the Non GMO Project, a third party certifier.
What is the nickname for GM food?
Some refer to GMO foods as "frankenfoods."
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE GM FOODS?
Some of the GM, or genetically modified, foods include crops, meats, and dairy. Cows are normally fed a GM diet to enhance the meat or dairy and many of the time the fertilzer in crops such as corn and tomatoes are genetically modified as well.
Why have some countries outlawed GM foods?
there are many different reasons that some countries have outlawed GM foods, for example. * unknown health risks. * threat to the environment and biodiversity. * risk of allergy * ethical views
What foods affected by gm foods?
Your moms
What is genetic modified foods?
Genetically modified food can also be achieved by altering their DNA (or genes) by genetic engineering techniques. This usually involves inserting a gene into the organisms' DNA to create a certain trait. For example, some corn crops have been genetically modified so that they become more resistant to herbicides and insect pests. In most countries Genetically Modified foods (GM) as well as foods containing GM source foods have to be labelled by law, giving consumers the choice to use them or not. Agriculturally speaking the opposite of GM foods are "Organic" crops.
Why are gm foods good?
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Choose a type of genetically modified food?
Sadly, almost all the food out there is genetically modified(gm). You can find more natural foods by purchasing organic or all natural products, but they are not guaranteed to be gm free.
Why has the government put bans or restricions on GM foods?
Because the company which controls most GM foods will not allow independent testing of their products.
