Consumer Nutrition 101

Julia Cox

GMO

GMO: Genetically Modified Organism

GM: Genetically modified

All organisms have specific genetic make up called DNA

• Genetic Engineering– alters DNA of an organism’s genome

• GM foods exist in almost all areas of food production– Crops, animals, and dairy

• Scientist altar the DNA of organisms

– Bacteria– Yeast– Plants (crops)– Fish– Mammals

Why?

• Taste and Quality• Resistance to pests • Increased shelf life• Resistance to harsh environmental conditions• Resistance to herbicides – “Round up Ready” Seeds

How?

• Mutation• Insertion – horizontal gene transfer– Used by attaching the gene being inserted to a

virus• Deletion of genes

Who says it’s safe?

“Flavor Savr” Tomato

• Grown in California • Received Food and Drug Administration

approval in 1994• The start of GM Foods

You call that a tomato?

Tomatoes are picked when they are still green and unripe only to be injected with chemicals to give them a bright red color.

Say NO to GMO!

GM products offer no nutritional health value

Are not designed with consumer health in mind

Designed to increase revenue with in the Food Industry

GMO’s in the grocery store

• Over 90% of products sold contain GMO’s

• Shopping organic for products located on the outskirts of the store – Less likely to be GM

Look for:

• &ty=22

It’s Everywhere!

• GM occurs across the board in the Food Industry

• Cows are feed GM diets instead of grass– Contaminating your milk and beef

Who say’s its safe?

Do you need to worry about what’s on your family’s dinner table?

Say NO to GMO

• Major health dangers– Allergies– Antibiotic resistance– Pesticide exposure– All lead to an array of other health dangers

Prevention is key!! Respect your body!

Nutrition Labels

Knowing how to read a nutrition label is crucial to healthy living

Most consumers do not know how to properly read nutrition labels

Know the facts

Label is based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Calories listed are per serving, not the entire package

Healthy Idea!

Grow your own garden! – Avoid GMO’s– Organic– Healthy– Family Fun– Educational for children– Taste Better!

Say NO to Soda!

• High in phosphateResulting in bone weakness & brittleness

• Bad for teeth• High in sugar

Drink Water Only!• 64 oz. a day or 8 (8oz) glasses• Weight loss• Appetite suppression• Energy• Immunity• Skin• Cell production• Numerous other functionalities of the body• Benefits of Water

Benefits of Water to the Human Body

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