34. Genetically modified foods

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What are genetically modified (GM) foods?

Foods derived from organisms whose genetic material has been modified in a way that does not occur naturally.

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What aspects are assessed to ensure the safety of GM foods?

  • Potential toxicity

  • Nutritional value

  • Allergenic potential

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When are GM foods authorised for sale?

Only if they are:

  • Not a health risk

  • Not misleading to consumers

  • Not nutritionally inferior to non-GM counterparts

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Name 3 GM fruits commonly sold.

  • Apple

  • Papaya (virus-resistant)

  • Pineapple (pink flesh)

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Name 3 GM vegetables commonly used.

  • Eggplant (BARI Bt Begun)

  • Potato

  • Squash (summer)

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Name 3 GM crops used for oil or animal feed.

  • Canola

  • Soybean

  • Corn

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Name one GM animal approved for food.

Salmon (AquAdvantage)

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What GM crop is used for fiber production?

cotton

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What GM crop is used in sugar production?

sugarbeet