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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.
What is known about the food production capabilities of GMO's?
GMO corn and soy are no more productive than non-GMO corn and soy.
Should GMO food be served in the school cafeteria?
Opinions about serving food in school cafeterias will vary. Here are some opinions: No, there are still too many uncertainties about health effects of GMO foods for them to be served to children and teens.
What are the effects of GMO food?
The effects of GMO food is not yet known. Though some say there are no harmful effects, others question that and claim there is anecdotal evidence that GMO foods are harmful to health.
Why don't Asians want GMO food?
Most people who don't want GMO food are not convinced it is totally safe for human consumption.
What are GMO ingredients?
GMO ingredients are any foods or food ingredients that have been genetically modified in a lab.
Does Dairy Queen use GMO food?
At this point in time, it appears they do, although they of course don't advertise that they do.
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.
Does GMO have anything to do with food?
Yes, 70% or more of the processed foods sold in the United States contain GMO ingredients.
How many people don't want GM food?
The number of people who do not want GMO food is not known. What is known is that a large percentage of people want GMO foods in the United States to be labeled like they are in England. They want to be able to make an informed choice about the food they eat, and many do not want to eat GMO foods at all, but labeling GMO foods has come against opposition from biotech and food companies.
What is the price of genetically modified food?
The cost of GMO foods purchased in grocery stores is not known because what foods are GMO are which are not are not labeled. There are also many factors that affect food prices, so it is difficult to know how GMO ingredients in foods affects price.
