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- GMO foods are as healthful and safe to eat as their non-GMO counterparts. Some GMO plants have actually been modified to improve their nutritional value. An example is GMO soybeans with healthier oils that can be used to replace oils that contain trans fats.
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Jan 5, 2024 · There are various pros and cons of genetically modified foods (GMOs) Learn what the research says about the effects of GMO foods on human health and the environment.
- Corn. About 92% of corn in the US is genetically modified. GMO corn produces proteins that are toxic to certain pests, but not considered harmful to humans and livestock.
- Soybeans. Soybeans are typically genetically modified to become herbicide-tolerant, drought-tolerant, or insect-resistant. About 94% of soybeans are GMOs, but most of the crop is used in animal feed, says Muszalski.
- Summer squash. Genetically modified summer squash is resistant to a particular virus called zucchini yellow mosaic, which can cause severe deformations, blisters, and stunt growth of the crop.
- Canola. About 95% of canola that's planted is genetically modified. This crop, which is used to make canola oil by crushing the seeds, is typically modified to resist herbicides and limit the weeds where it is grown, says Muszalski.
A few fresh fruit and vegetables are available in GMO varieties, including potatoes, summer squash, apples, papayas, and pink pineapples. Although GMOs are in a lot of the foods we eat, most...
Jan 5, 2024 · Even though the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Department of Agriculture, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency —which work together to regulate GMOs and make sure they meet...
Jan 9, 2024 · GMOs, or genetically modified organisms, can help farmers increase yields, but may also have potential negative effects. Learn the pros and cons and how to identify GMO foods.
Mar 18, 2020 · Let's put it this way: Overall, not many different types of foods are genetically modified. But of those foods that are, the GM percentage is high. For example, about 90% of corn, canola, soy...
Oct 2, 2023 · GMOs get a bad rap, but they’re generally thought to be safe and healthy to consume, researchers say. Here are some examples of GMOs, along with their pros and cons, and whether to avoid them.
