What's Really Inside: Genetically Modified Foods
The United States consumes the largest amount of genetically modified foods in the world. All of the chemicals, toxins, and pesticides inserted into these foods are passed down to those who cosume them.
Quiz: How well do you know GMF's?
1. The first genetically modiifed food was a tomato? A. True B. False
2. Labeling is required on all genetically modified foods in the U.S? A. False B. True
3. Genetically modified foods are proven safe to eat. A. True B. False
4. Over 90% of Americans are in favor of labeling genetically modified crops. A. True B. False
Answers:A, A,B,A
Genetically modified foods are any food in which the gentic material has been altered in such a way that does not occurr naturally. Over 80% of foods on your supermarket shevles have been genetically altered in some way, shape, or form. Crops such as corn, soybeans, and cotton are almost all genetically modifed. The process of gentic modification is complex but the effects it has on society and the evironemnt are simply outrageous. Watch the video to learn more.
What are Genetically Modified Foods?
Top 5 Reasons NOT to Eat Genetically Modified Foods:
1. GMF's contain toxins and pesticides that can damage kidneys and cause tumors. 2. They increase the use of pesticides by farmers 3. Encourage the growth of superbugs and superweeds 4. Genetically modified foods are part of a political scam 5. They are NOT natural
Can you tell which of these is genetically modified without a label?
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