GMO's

Other names

• Transgenic Organism
• Cross-Breed Organism
• Genetic Modification
• Genetic Engineering

Most Prevalent GMO Crops

• Sugar Beets
• Soy
• Canola
• Cotton
• Corn

GMO Quick Facts

• In North America, over 70% of our packaged foods contain GMOs
• Companies aren't required to say they have and or use gmo's
• The first GMO patent was issued 1980
• The FDA approved the first GMO in 1982

The good thing about GMO's

• Reduced needs for herbicides
• Reduced needs of pesticides
• Reduced greenhouse emissions

How GMOs are made

• Transferring DNA between two organisms

Are GMOs bad for me

• There are no scientific studies showing they pose a risk to human health
• They are still largely unknown

How common are they

• The United States is the world leader for gmo's
• We have about 165 million acres or about half the global production

How to avoid them

• Until GMO labeling laws are passed the only way to avoid would be if you went to the organic section to get food or food labeled non-gmo

Most common store bought products with gmo's

• Bread
• Soda and Juice
• Frozen Dinners
• Cereal and Granola
• Chips