What Is GMO Food? Why It Matters to Our Health and Society"

What Is GMO Food? Why It Matters to Our Health and Society" Do you know the difference between GMO and Non-GMO foods? 🥦 What Is GMO Food? GMO means Genetically Modified Organism. GMO foods are plants or animals that have been changed in a science lab. Scientists change their genes—the tiny instructions that control how the plant or animal grows. They do this to make the food grow faster, last longer, or fight bugs better. For example, a GMO tomato may not spoil quickly. A GMO corn may grow even when there is not much rain. These foods are often bigger and look better. But is that a good thing or a bad thing? Let’s talk more about it. 🍽️ Why Do People Use GMO? People use GMO because they want food that is: Easier to grow Cheaper to buy Stronger against insects and diseases Bigger and longer-lasting Farmers don’t like it when bugs eat their crops. So, scientists create GMO plants that bugs don’t like. This way, the farmer doesn’t have to use too many chemicals like pesticides. Als...