Use of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO)-Containing Food Products in Children

Author:

Abrams Steven A.1,Albin Jaclyn Lewis2,Landrigan Philip J.34,Corkins Mark R.,Blanco Cynthia L.,Fuchs George J.,Godoy Praveen S.,Hannon Tamara S.,Lindsey C. Wesley,Rome Ellen S.,Bremer Andrew,Lots Andrea,Perrine Coria,Sant’Anna Ana,Funanich Cheryl,Burrowes Debra L.,Bole Aparna,Balk Sophie J.,Byron Lori G.,Huerta-Montañez Gredia Maria,Landrigan Philip J.,Marcus Steven M.,Nerlinger Abby L.,Patel Lisa H.,Philipsborn Rebecca,Woolf Alan D.,Zajac Lauren,Gray Kimberly A.,Briskin Jeanne,DeNicola Nathaniel G.,Karwowski Matt,Ward Mary H.,Spire Paul, ,

Affiliation:

1. aDepartment of Pediatrics, The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, Austin, Texas

2. bDepartments of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas

3. cDepartment of Biology and Program for Global Public Health and the Common Good, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

4. dCentre Scientifique de Monaco, Monaco

Abstract

Families increasingly raise questions about the use of genetically modified organism (GMO)-containing food products. These products are widely found in the US food supply but originate from a narrow list of crops. Although GMO technology could be used to increase the micronutrient content of foods, this does not occur in the United States; instead, GMO technology has been used to make crops resistant to chemical herbicides. As a result, herbicide use has increased exponentially. The World Health Organization’s International Agency on Research for Cancer has determined that glyphosate, an herbicide widely used in producing GMO food crops, is a probable human carcinogen. Measurable quantities of glyphosate are detected in some GMO foods. Families who wish to minimize GMO food products can do so by focusing on a dietary pattern of primarily whole, plant-based foods while minimizing ultra-processed foods. Pediatricians play a vital role in their efforts to minimize fear-based messaging and support families through shared decision-making. Pediatrician awareness of GMO labeling can guide individualized conversations, particularly that non-GMO labeling does not indicate organic status and that increased cost of some non-GMO foods, especially if also organic, may limit this choice for many families.

Publisher

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

Subject

Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health

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