{"id":2424,"date":"2024-02-26T23:59:53","date_gmt":"2024-02-26T23:59:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/?page_id=2424"},"modified":"2024-02-27T00:06:17","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T00:06:17","slug":"gmo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/index.php\/2024\/02\/26\/gmo\/","title":{"rendered":"In the Lab and On the Plate: Considering GMO Perspectives!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2424\" class=\"elementor elementor-2424\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1770885 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1770885\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-307c0ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"307c0ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7690024 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-heading\" data-id=\"7690024\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" ><div class=\"ekit-heading elementskit-section-title-wraper text_center   ekit_heading_tablet-   ekit_heading_mobile-\"><h3 class=\"elementskit-section-subtitle  \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFebruary 26, 2024\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3><h2 class=\"ekit-heading--title elementskit-section-title \">In the Lab and On the Plate: Considering GMO Perspectives!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<div class='ekit-heading__description'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One big concern parents have when it comes to taking care of their kids is what type of food we should feed them to ensure our kids grow up strong and healthy! But as we know, it is not as easy as it seems with these confusing labels and expensive prices. So today, we will talk to you about nutritious foods and the concerns of GMOs!<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b66e28c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b66e28c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/childrenfirstmedicalgroup.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/modified-tomato-genetically-stockpack-pixabay-qmmgmb61es1re8c0kzr07xil0xo6eo53olzsw0n6ec.jpg\" title=\"modified-tomato-genetically-stockpack-pixabay\" alt=\"modified, tomato, genetically\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7d4010 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"b7d4010\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb47efe e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"eb47efe\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9076cbc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9076cbc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>What are GMOs?<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GMO stands for genetically modified organisms. Countries around the world use GMOs to improve their crops, such as by making them last longer and resisting certain pests. GMOs are also used to improve the hardiness and number of seeds so that we can have more food! Despite all of these benefits, there have been concerns about the safety of these GMO foods and how they will affect their kids.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>The Growing Concerns Over GMOs<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the United States, these are the only GMO crops that are allowed in the United States:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alfalfa\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apples\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canola\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corn\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cottonseed\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Papaya\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potatoes\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soybeans\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yellow squash and zucchini\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugar beets\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why does this matter? Well, a lot of the stuff we eat that&#8217;s processed, like certain snacks or cereals, often contains ingredients made from GMO corn and soybeans. These ingredients might be in things like cornstarch, oils made from soybeans, or a sweetener called high-fructose corn syrup. It is also in many infant formulas!<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The thing about GMO crops is that they make it easier for farmers to control weeds and pests. The problem arises when some crops are resistant to the herbicides. Farmers then use different herbicides, like glyphosate, on these GMO crops to kill the weeds without harming the crops, but potentially harming human beings. When the crops are ready, there are still small amounts of these herbicides, called &#8220;residues,&#8221; left in the grains. These residues have been found more often in foods that kids eat and even in drinking water lately. This is dangerous. Glyphosate, a chemical used in herbicides like Roundup, is toxic and carcinogenic to children, which means it can cause cancer. Whatever is in any food is concentrated in the growing young, whether it is a child or a chicken.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scientists have also found that when moms are exposed to glyphosate while they&#8217;re pregnant, it might increase the chances of their babies being born too early. It may potentially disrupt a child\u2019s hormonal balance even before birth. Understanding exactly how glyphosate leftovers affect a child&#8217;s health is still tricky and not fully figured out yet.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Recommendations<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigating the GMO world can be confusing. Here are some recommendations below:<\/span><\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is helpful to understand the differences between organic, non-GMO, and bioengineered labeling. Organic foods and bioengineered foods are labeled by the USDA. Only organic foods are guaranteed as non-GMO. Non-GMO labeling is optional and usually managed by other groups. Food with a non-GMO label doesn&#8217;t mean the same thing as food without a label that may still contain GMOs.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Families who want to avoid GMOs can focus on eating mostly whole, plant-based foods and avoiding highly processed ones. Most foods that aren&#8217;t highly processed don&#8217;t have GMOs. Families can choose either based on their preferences and what&#8217;s available to them.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If families want to avoid <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">all <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GMOs, they can buy organic or non-GMO-labeled products verified by third-party testing.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every family has to decide whether to avoid GMO foods. Doctors can help without scaring them. It&#8217;s important for doctors to understand your family\u2019s situation while promoting healthy, affordable foods that aren&#8217;t bioengineered. Some non-GMO foods, especially organic ones, can be pricier, which might limit choices for many families.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One way to get more affordable organic foods is to shop at the farmer\u2019s market. If you are an EBT holder, several farmer\u2019s markets are a part of the Market Match program where you can get extra money to shop for fresh produce and groceries! Check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/marketmatch.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Market Match<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> here for more information.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might need to advocate for your child at their school to serve organic and\/or non-GMO foods when possible and affordable to reduce exposure to glyphosate and other toxins.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe1aef8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"fe1aef8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76902a1 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"76902a1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3e3545 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e3e3545\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Sources:<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/publications.aap.org\/pediatrics\/article\/153\/1\/e2023064774\/196193\/Use-of-Genetically-Modified-Organism-GMO?autologincheck=redirected\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/publications.aap.org\/pediatrics\/article\/153\/1\/e2023064774\/196193\/Use-of-Genetically-Modified-Organism-GMO?autologincheck=redirected<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/sitn.hms.harvard.edu\/flash\/2015\/gmos-and-pesticides\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/sitn.hms.harvard.edu\/flash\/2015\/gmos-and-pesticides\/<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/marketmatch.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/marketmatch.org\/<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ccof.org\/page\/organic-non-gmo-more\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.ccof.org\/page\/organic-non-gmo-more<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.global-organics.com\/post.php?s=2016-01-25-organic-vs-non-gmo-key-differences\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.global-organics.com\/post.php?s=2016-01-25-organic-vs-non-gmo-key-differences<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>February 26, 2024 In the Lab and On the Plate: Considering GMO Perspectives! One big concern parents have when it comes to taking care of their kids is what type of food we should feed them to ensure our kids grow up strong and healthy! But as we know, it is not as easy as it seems with these confusing labels and expensive prices. So today, we will talk to you about nutritious foods and the concerns of GMOs! What are GMOs? GMO stands for genetically modified organisms. Countries around the world use GMOs to improve their crops, such as by making them last longer and resisting certain pests. GMOs are also used to improve the hardiness and number of seeds so that we can have more food! Despite all of these benefits, there have been concerns about the safety of these GMO foods and how they will affect their kids.\u00a0 \u00a0 The Growing Concerns Over GMOs In the United States, these are the only GMO crops that are allowed in the United States: Alfalfa\u00a0 Apples\u00a0 Canola\u00a0 Corn\u00a0 Cottonseed\u00a0 Papaya\u00a0 Potatoes\u00a0 Soybeans\u00a0 Yellow squash and zucchini\u00a0 Sugar beets\u00a0 \u00a0 Why does this matter? Well, a lot of the stuff we eat that&#8217;s processed, like certain snacks or cereals, often contains ingredients made from GMO corn and soybeans. These ingredients might be in things like cornstarch, oils made from soybeans, or a sweetener called high-fructose corn syrup. It is also in many infant formulas! The thing about GMO crops is that they make it easier for farmers to control weeds and pests. The problem arises when some crops are resistant to the herbicides. Farmers then use different herbicides, like glyphosate, on these GMO crops to kill the weeds without harming the crops, but potentially harming human beings. When the crops are ready, there are still small amounts of these herbicides, called &#8220;residues,&#8221; left in the grains. These residues have been found more often in foods that kids eat and even in drinking water lately. This is dangerous. Glyphosate, a chemical used in herbicides like Roundup, is toxic and carcinogenic to children, which means it can cause cancer. Whatever is in any food is concentrated in the growing young, whether it is a child or a chicken.\u00a0 Scientists have also found that when moms are exposed to glyphosate while they&#8217;re pregnant, it might increase the chances of their babies being born too early. It may potentially disrupt a child\u2019s hormonal balance even before birth. Understanding exactly how glyphosate leftovers affect a child&#8217;s health is still tricky and not fully figured out yet. \u00a0 Recommendations Navigating the GMO world can be confusing. Here are some recommendations below: It is helpful to understand the differences between organic, non-GMO, and bioengineered labeling. Organic foods and bioengineered foods are labeled by the USDA. Only organic foods are guaranteed as non-GMO. Non-GMO labeling is optional and usually managed by other groups. Food with a non-GMO label doesn&#8217;t mean the same thing as food without a label that may still contain GMOs. Families who want to avoid GMOs can focus on eating mostly whole, plant-based foods and avoiding highly processed ones. Most foods that aren&#8217;t highly processed don&#8217;t have GMOs. Families can choose either based on their preferences and what&#8217;s available to them. If families want to avoid all GMOs, they can buy organic or non-GMO-labeled products verified by third-party testing.\u00a0 Every family has to decide whether to avoid GMO foods. Doctors can help without scaring them. It&#8217;s important for doctors to understand your family\u2019s situation while promoting healthy, affordable foods that aren&#8217;t bioengineered. Some non-GMO foods, especially organic ones, can be pricier, which might limit choices for many families.\u00a0 One way to get more affordable organic foods is to shop at the farmer\u2019s market. If you are an EBT holder, several farmer\u2019s markets are a part of the Market Match program where you can get extra money to shop for fresh produce and groceries! Check out Market Match here for more information. You might need to advocate for your child at their school to serve organic and\/or non-GMO foods when possible and affordable to reduce exposure to glyphosate and other toxins. Sources: https:\/\/publications.aap.org\/pediatrics\/article\/153\/1\/e2023064774\/196193\/Use-of-Genetically-Modified-Organism-GMO?autologincheck=redirected https:\/\/sitn.hms.harvard.edu\/flash\/2015\/gmos-and-pesticides\/ https:\/\/marketmatch.org\/ https:\/\/www.ccof.org\/page\/organic-non-gmo-more https:\/\/www.global-organics.com\/post.php?s=2016-01-25-organic-vs-non-gmo-key-differences<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2424","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>In the Lab and On the Plate: Considering GMO Perspectives! - CFMG Member Website<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"noindex, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"In the Lab and On the Plate: Considering GMO Perspectives!\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"February 26, 2024 In the Lab and On the Plate: Considering GMO Perspectives! One big concern parents have when it comes to taking care of their kids is what type of food we should feed them to ensure our kids grow up strong and healthy! But as we know, it is not as easy as it seems with these confusing labels and expensive prices. So today, we will talk to you about nutritious foods and the concerns of GMOs! What are GMOs? GMO stands for genetically modified organisms. Countries around the world use GMOs to improve their crops, such as by making them last longer and resisting certain pests. GMOs are also used to improve the hardiness and number of seeds so that we can have more food! Despite all of these benefits, there have been concerns about the safety of these GMO foods and how they will affect their kids.\u00a0 \u00a0 The Growing Concerns Over GMOs In the United States, these are the only GMO crops that are allowed in the United States: Alfalfa\u00a0 Apples\u00a0 Canola\u00a0 Corn\u00a0 Cottonseed\u00a0 Papaya\u00a0 Potatoes\u00a0 Soybeans\u00a0 Yellow squash and zucchini\u00a0 Sugar beets\u00a0 \u00a0 Why does this matter? Well, a lot of the stuff we eat that&#8217;s processed, like certain snacks or cereals, often contains ingredients made from GMO corn and soybeans. These ingredients might be in things like cornstarch, oils made from soybeans, or a sweetener called high-fructose corn syrup. It is also in many infant formulas! The thing about GMO crops is that they make it easier for farmers to control weeds and pests. The problem arises when some crops are resistant to the herbicides. Farmers then use different herbicides, like glyphosate, on these GMO crops to kill the weeds without harming the crops, but potentially harming human beings. When the crops are ready, there are still small amounts of these herbicides, called &#8220;residues,&#8221; left in the grains. These residues have been found more often in foods that kids eat and even in drinking water lately. This is dangerous. Glyphosate, a chemical used in herbicides like Roundup, is toxic and carcinogenic to children, which means it can cause cancer. Whatever is in any food is concentrated in the growing young, whether it is a child or a chicken.\u00a0 Scientists have also found that when moms are exposed to glyphosate while they&#8217;re pregnant, it might increase the chances of their babies being born too early. It may potentially disrupt a child\u2019s hormonal balance even before birth. Understanding exactly how glyphosate leftovers affect a child&#8217;s health is still tricky and not fully figured out yet. \u00a0 Recommendations Navigating the GMO world can be confusing. Here are some recommendations below: It is helpful to understand the differences between organic, non-GMO, and bioengineered labeling. Organic foods and bioengineered foods are labeled by the USDA. Only organic foods are guaranteed as non-GMO. Non-GMO labeling is optional and usually managed by other groups. Food with a non-GMO label doesn&#8217;t mean the same thing as food without a label that may still contain GMOs. Families who want to avoid GMOs can focus on eating mostly whole, plant-based foods and avoiding highly processed ones. Most foods that aren&#8217;t highly processed don&#8217;t have GMOs. Families can choose either based on their preferences and what&#8217;s available to them. If families want to avoid all GMOs, they can buy organic or non-GMO-labeled products verified by third-party testing.\u00a0 Every family has to decide whether to avoid GMO foods. Doctors can help without scaring them. It&#8217;s important for doctors to understand your family\u2019s situation while promoting healthy, affordable foods that aren&#8217;t bioengineered. Some non-GMO foods, especially organic ones, can be pricier, which might limit choices for many families.\u00a0 One way to get more affordable organic foods is to shop at the farmer\u2019s market. If you are an EBT holder, several farmer\u2019s markets are a part of the Market Match program where you can get extra money to shop for fresh produce and groceries! Check out Market Match here for more information. You might need to advocate for your child at their school to serve organic and\/or non-GMO foods when possible and affordable to reduce exposure to glyphosate and other toxins. 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One big concern parents have when it comes to taking care of their kids is what type of food we should feed them to ensure our kids grow up strong and healthy! But as we know, it is not as easy as it seems with these confusing labels and expensive prices. So today, we will talk to you about nutritious foods and the concerns of GMOs! What are GMOs? GMO stands for genetically modified organisms. Countries around the world use GMOs to improve their crops, such as by making them last longer and resisting certain pests. GMOs are also used to improve the hardiness and number of seeds so that we can have more food! Despite all of these benefits, there have been concerns about the safety of these GMO foods and how they will affect their kids.\u00a0 \u00a0 The Growing Concerns Over GMOs In the United States, these are the only GMO crops that are allowed in the United States: Alfalfa\u00a0 Apples\u00a0 Canola\u00a0 Corn\u00a0 Cottonseed\u00a0 Papaya\u00a0 Potatoes\u00a0 Soybeans\u00a0 Yellow squash and zucchini\u00a0 Sugar beets\u00a0 \u00a0 Why does this matter? Well, a lot of the stuff we eat that&#8217;s processed, like certain snacks or cereals, often contains ingredients made from GMO corn and soybeans. These ingredients might be in things like cornstarch, oils made from soybeans, or a sweetener called high-fructose corn syrup. It is also in many infant formulas! The thing about GMO crops is that they make it easier for farmers to control weeds and pests. The problem arises when some crops are resistant to the herbicides. Farmers then use different herbicides, like glyphosate, on these GMO crops to kill the weeds without harming the crops, but potentially harming human beings. When the crops are ready, there are still small amounts of these herbicides, called &#8220;residues,&#8221; left in the grains. These residues have been found more often in foods that kids eat and even in drinking water lately. This is dangerous. Glyphosate, a chemical used in herbicides like Roundup, is toxic and carcinogenic to children, which means it can cause cancer. Whatever is in any food is concentrated in the growing young, whether it is a child or a chicken.\u00a0 Scientists have also found that when moms are exposed to glyphosate while they&#8217;re pregnant, it might increase the chances of their babies being born too early. It may potentially disrupt a child\u2019s hormonal balance even before birth. Understanding exactly how glyphosate leftovers affect a child&#8217;s health is still tricky and not fully figured out yet. \u00a0 Recommendations Navigating the GMO world can be confusing. Here are some recommendations below: It is helpful to understand the differences between organic, non-GMO, and bioengineered labeling. Organic foods and bioengineered foods are labeled by the USDA. Only organic foods are guaranteed as non-GMO. Non-GMO labeling is optional and usually managed by other groups. Food with a non-GMO label doesn&#8217;t mean the same thing as food without a label that may still contain GMOs. Families who want to avoid GMOs can focus on eating mostly whole, plant-based foods and avoiding highly processed ones. Most foods that aren&#8217;t highly processed don&#8217;t have GMOs. Families can choose either based on their preferences and what&#8217;s available to them. If families want to avoid all GMOs, they can buy organic or non-GMO-labeled products verified by third-party testing.\u00a0 Every family has to decide whether to avoid GMO foods. Doctors can help without scaring them. It&#8217;s important for doctors to understand your family\u2019s situation while promoting healthy, affordable foods that aren&#8217;t bioengineered. Some non-GMO foods, especially organic ones, can be pricier, which might limit choices for many families.\u00a0 One way to get more affordable organic foods is to shop at the farmer\u2019s market. If you are an EBT holder, several farmer\u2019s markets are a part of the Market Match program where you can get extra money to shop for fresh produce and groceries! Check out Market Match here for more information. You might need to advocate for your child at their school to serve organic and\/or non-GMO foods when possible and affordable to reduce exposure to glyphosate and other toxins. 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