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Why GMO’s shouldn’t be in food. Food, everybody has to eat food. In this century there are millions of different foods that can be eaten. But sometimes while Americans indulge in the luxury options of foods, I wonder if they ever really pay attention to how bad many foods are for their bodies. I think everybody should turn to organic foods to help them live healthier lives. The reason that foods are so bad for the body to consume is because foods are packed with GMO’s. GMO’s are “genetically modified organisms” which are plants or animals that have been genetically engineered with DNA from bacteria, viruses, or other plants and animals. These experimental combinations of genes from different species cannot occur in nature, naturally (“GMO Facts,”2014). Cutting GMO’s out of your everyday diet can be extremely hard due to the fact that when you buy products that contain GMO you may not know because it doesn’t have to be labeled (“GMO Facts,” 2014). There is a non-GMO project that is working to make it to where products containing GMO’s must be labeled. But until the project is successful you have to really do your research on products that contain GMO (“GMO Facts,” 2014) one thing you can look for is the USDA certified organic seal because according to USDA regulations GMO’s are prohibited in organic agriculture. When grocery shopping you should and can ask questions about where the food in the store is coming from and how it’s made. GMO critics say that genetically engineering a food could affect its nutritional value or create toxins in the food (“Lee,” 2014). GMO’s are prohibited in organic foods, which is why it is highly recommended to stop consuming genetically modified food and start consuming organic. There are many r... ... middle of paper ... ...ries including gmos (2013, July 7). Retrieved from http://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/mcdonalds-fries- innate-potato-genetically-modified-food Stoffel, B. (2013, November 21). 10 foods you'll have to give up to avoid eating GMO's. Retrieved from http://www.dailyfinance.com/2013/11/21/foods-give-up- avoid-eating-gmo/#!fullscreen&slide=1585679 10 reasons to avoid GMO's (2013). Retrieved from http://www.responsibletechnology.org/10-reasons-to-avoid-gmos Tips for avoiding GMOs (2014). Retrieved from http://www.nongmoshoppingguide.com/tips-for-avoiding-gmos.html What is a GMO? (2014). Retrieved from http://strongertogether.coop/fresh-from-the-source/what-is-a-gmo/ Young, C. (2013, December 3). 7 most common genetically modified foods. In Food for thought. Retrieved from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/builtlean/diet-and- nutrition_b_4323937.html