Nutrition Module 8 Organic Foods + GMOs + Contemporary Nutrition

In generic engineering, a large proportion of an organism’s DNA is altered

false

clean 15 foods need to be bought organic

false

GMO potato variety was produced in order to be resistant to

a fungus

Farmers growing organic foods can use ______________ to help fight pests destroying their crop but they cannot use ____________to promote yield

spearmint oil, sewage sludge

A farmer is growing Bt corn. She is not using any external pesticides or fertilizers in the process. Can she label her corn "organic"?

Yes, as long as she is not using anything else that is prohibited for organically grown crops.

No, bt corn is a GMO and cannot be labeled organic.

Yes, as long as she has her farm inspected yearly.

No, bt corn is a pesticide in itself

No, bt corn is a GMO and cannot be labeled organic

Which of the following is true regarding Glyphosate?

Glyphosate is a synthetic pesticide that is widely used in the U.S.

Glyphosate targets pests specifically, and has no effects on other plants/crops

Glyphosate targets "Round-up Ready" plants specifically, killing only those GMOs

Glyphosate is a biopesticide common in organic foods

Glyphosate is a synthetic pesticide that is widely used in the U.S.

Which one of the following is not controlled for in Organically labeled produce?

Sewage used as fertilizer

Herbicide content

Pesticide content

Naturally occurring mutations

naturally occurring mutations

what is the most common GMO food in the US

corn

Which of the following is true regarding pesticides used in the U.S?

Chemical pesticides include bacteria, fungi, and viruses that target specific pests

Pesticides refers to only synthetic compounds

Chemical pesticides are synthetic (lab made) while biopesticides include naturally occurring substances

Chlorine and hydrogen peroxide are considered biochemical pesticides

Chemical pesticides are synthetic (lab made) while biopesticides include naturally occurring substances

Which of the following statements is true regarding Glyphosate?

Glyphosate has been approved for use in organic farming

Glyphosate is a chemical used to alter the genome of the crop, making those crops a GMO

Organic foods cannot be grown using glyphosate as a pesticide

Organic foods are completely free of glyphosate

Organic foods cannot be grown using glyphosate as a pesticide

Which of the following is true regarding pesticides used in the U.S?

Chemical pesticides are synthetic (lab made) while biopesticides include naturally occurring substances

Chlorine and hydrogen peroxide are considered biochemical pesticides

Chemical pesticides include bacteria, fungi, and viruses that target specific pests

Pesticides refers to only synthetic compounds

Chemical pesticides are synthetic (lab made) while biopesticides include naturally occurring substances

Select ALL of the options that would be considered GMOs (or bio-engineered foods)

Roundup treated corn that is free of microbials

Apples with a anti-frost gene from another fruit

Rice that has been manipulated to produce beta carotene (a vitamin A precursor) via transgenics

Inbred pigs that produce offspring with high mutation rates

Salmon with a gene inserted from a different species of fish

Apples with a anti-frost gene from another fruit
Rice that has been manipulated to produce beta carotene (a vitamin A precursor) via transgenics

Salmon with a gene inserted from a different species of fish

ll bio-engineered foods are GMOs

true

Which one of the following is not controlled for or prohibited in Organically labeled foods?

Artificial fertilizers

Natural breeding

Radiation

Transgenic crops

natural breeding

Which one of the following is not controlled for or prohibited in Organically labeled foods?

Chemical pesticide use

Antibiotic use

Random cross-pollination

Biopesticide use

random cross pollination

What describes the term for transferring a gene from one organism to another?
Mutations

Transgenics

Inorganic foods

Organic foods

transgenics

The first genetically modified food product available to consumers in the US was a

tomato

evidence shows that GMOs are harmful to humans when consumed

false

Which of the following is not true regarding genetic engineering of foods?

Genetically engineered foods have been in the food supply for over 20 years.

There are no nutritional benefits reported to any GMO as of date.

Genetically engineered crops can have a gene deleted from the normal genome of the crop.

The genome of a GMO typically varies very little compared to the original (wildtype) genome of that organism.

There are no nutritional benefits reported to any GMO as of date.

Select all that are TRUE regarding GMOs (bio-engineered foods)

They have existed since the 1990s

They can have adverse health effects

They need to be highly regulated

Only fruits and vegetables are approved by the FDA. No meat, fish, or poultry are currently approved for human consumption

They can have health benefits

They have existed since the 1990s

They need to be highly regulated

They can have health benefits

Farmers growing organic foods can use ________ _______ to help fight pests destroying their crop but they cannot use ________________.

natural pesticides, radiation

Which one of the following is not allowed in Organic foods?

The chemical pesticides chlorine and hydrogen peroxide

Growth hormones for farm animals

Pesticides from natural sources

Natural fertilizers

growth hormones for farm animals

The "dirty dozen" often has thin peels and are eaten as a whole, including strawberries and blueberries

true

What is true regarding GMOs?

Very little genetic material is altered in the GMO compared to the natural occurring counterpart

A lot of genetic material is altered in the GMO compared to the natural occurring counterpart

GMOs alter the human genome when ingested, and should be avoided

The GMO has the exact same genetic material as the naturally occurring counterpart

Very little genetic material is altered in the GMO compared to the natural occurring counterpart

What commonly used herbicide leads to mutation in amphibians?

altrazine

herbicide linked to cancer in people

glyphosate (roundup)

What insecticide is banned in the EU, has caused widespread declines in bee and other pollinator populations in US?

neonicotinoids

Organic farming can use pesticides derived from ____________ sources like pyrethrins and spearmint oil

natural

organic foods may be grown using chlorine and ____________ peroxide, which are considered synthetic but allowed in small amounts

hydrogen

Organic foods are produced using genetically engineered organisms (GMOs).

false

Organic farming prohibits the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, but allows the use of natural alternatives like pyrethrins and spearmint oil.

true

organic foods can be grown using sewage sludge as fertilizer

false

organic foods must not be growen with the use of genetic engineering

The ____________ classification of foods includes those genetically modified through laboratory techniques to produce changes that would not occur naturally or by traditional breeding.

bioengineered

If a consumer is concerned about pesticide residues, they should prioritize purchasing the "__________ Dozen" organic produce, as they tend to be more susceptible to pesticide contamination.

dirty

example of genetically modified organism (GMO) developed for the purpose of increasing nutritional value is

golden rice

Which of the following is NOT allowed in organic farming?

Synthetic pesticides

Natural pesticides like pyrethrins

Sewage sludge as fertilizer

Genetic engineering (GMO)

Sewage sludge as fertilizer

Which of the following best describes a benefit of genetically modified crops?

Increased need for chemical insecticides

Reduced resistance to pests

Increased crop yields and resistance to environmental factors like drought

Genetic modifications increase food contamination risks

increased crop yields and resistance to environmental factors like drought

Which of the following GMO crops is designed to reduce the need for pesticide application?

Bt corn

Roundup-tolerant corn

Herbicide-resistant soybeans

AquAdvantage salmon

Bt corn

What is a common concern regarding the use of glyphosate in GMO crops?

It improves crop yields dramatically

It may lead to contamination of organic foods

It is beneficial for human health

It helps plants grow faster and larger

It may lead to contamination of organic foods

Which term refers to foods that have been genetically modified through laboratory procedures, which would not occur in nature or through traditional breeding methods?

Transgenic

Organic

Bioengineered

Natural

bioengineered

A pediatric patient is diagnosed with Vitamin A deficiency and is not responding to supplements. A nutritionist suggests adding genetically modified rice to their diet. Which of the following GMO crops could address the deficiency?

Bt corn

Golden rice

AquAdvantage salmon

Roundup-tolerant soybeans

golden rice

A patient in a rural farming community is concerned about pesticide exposure from GMO crops. They want to reduce exposure to chemicals like glyphosate. Which of the following actions is most effective in minimizing exposure to pesticides?

Switch to a diet of only genetically modified corn

Prioritize buying organic versions of the "Dirty Dozen" produce

Increase the consumption of processed foods

Wash all produce with soap before consumption

Prioritize buying organic versions of the "Dirty Dozen" produce

A clinical study reveals that a particular GMO crop has a reduction in pesticide use. What is a potential benefit of this genetically modified crop for consumers?

Increased pesticide residues in food

A higher likelihood of pesticide resistance in weeds

Reduced pesticide exposure for consumers

Decreased crop yield

Reduced pesticide exposure for consumers

A farmer grows genetically modified crops that are resistant to a certain herbicide. Which of the following concerns might arise from this practice?

The crops may suffer from pesticide exposure

Herbicide resistance could increase the need for stronger pesticides

The crops will be more nutritious

There is no concern with herbicide resistance

Herbicide resistance could increase the need for stronger pesticides

Which of the following would be most challenging to distinguish as a GMO in terms of food labeling?

Corn modified to resist insects

Soybeans modified to resist herbicides

A tomato with the addition of a gene from a fish to improve shelf life

An apple modified for pest resistance

tomato with the addition of a gene from a fish to improve shelf life

Why are genetically modified organisms (GMOs) not considered "organic" even if they are grown using the same farming practices and without synthetic pesticides?

GMOs always involve the use of herbicides

GMOs are defined by their genetic modification, not their farming methods

Organic farming allows the use of synthetic chemicals

GMOs cannot be labeled if they are not grown using traditional farming methods

GMOs are defined by their genetic modification, not their farming methods