www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, January 19, 2012 · 24 The facts on genetic modification (NC) The term 'genetically modified foods' seems consumers confused about the food they to pop up all over the place today. It's a term that leaves eat and questioning the safety of Canada's food supply. But what does the term really mean? Stephen Yarrow, vice-president of plant biotechnology for CropLife Canada, explains that its part of a larger process called plant biotechnology. Q: What is plant biotechnology? A: Plant biotechnology is a broad term that includes a variety of techniques where plant breeders effectively and precisely · Lose an average of 3-7 lbs/week · Great for men and women transfer beneficial characteristics from · Primarily promotes fat loss one plant to another to produce the · Helps to maintain lean muscle mass desired effect. · Supports cellulite reduction Q: What are the different techniques? · Promotes vitality and energy A: There are two that are commonly · Naturally suppresses appetite talked about today: genetic modification/ COME LEARN ABOUT OUR MEDICALLY DESIGNED WEIGHT LOSS METHOD! genetic engineering and mutagenesis. Thursday, Jan. 26 at 7pm Call - (905) 844-9355 or email - info@acornhealth.ca People often use the terms genetic modito reserve your spot fication and genetic engineering interCome out, try some food and learn how changeably. Ideal Protein could change your life! Genetic modification or genetic engi250 Wyecroft Rd., Unit 15, Oakville, ON neering is a set of laboratory-based meth905.844.WELL (9355) www.acornhealth.ca info@acornhealth.ca ods used to alter the genetic makeup of Your Last Diet plant cells by removing, moving or transferring genes within and between plants to produce a more desirable product. Mutagenesis is a process where the genes of an organism are altered. It was developed in the first half of the 20th century and many of today's varieties of crops have been derived using it. Both these techniques rely on conventional breeding as part of the process to develop new varieties for farmers. Q: How long have these techniques been practiced? A: People have been breeding plants to improve quality, increase yield and reduce undesirable characteristics in crops for thousands of years. More recently, genetic modification has been taking place since the 1980s. Q: How do we know that foods that have been modified are safe? A: Canada has one of the most modern and stringent regulatory systems in the world. This means that whether the food you eat is grown conventionally or organically, it is among the safest food available anywhere. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Health Canada have been assessing tests on biotech crops for over two decades and the results unanimously show that these crops are safe for people, animals, plants and our environment. In addition, it is estimated that more than a trillion meals containing plant biotechnology products have been consumed to date and there's been not one single report of any ill effect as a result, which is as we would expect given the extensive regulatory reviews. Q: Why do farmers choose to grow biotech crops? A: Canadian farmers overwhelmingly choose to grow biotech crops, particularly the commodity crops, because they offer meaningful benefits such as increased yields and environmentally sustainable options to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and use less water. Rite Bite Denture & Implant Clinic Our Services: · · · · · · · · · Precision Complete dentures Professional teeth whitening Immediate dentures Implant retained denture Mouth guard Anti-Snoring devices Reline, rebase and repair (same day service) Soft liner for sensitive gums Solutions for lower ill fitting dentures Get The Smile YOU ALWAYS WANTED R. Zaky DD (Denture Specialist) Call today at 905-338-2143 · 384 Kerr Street · Oakville FREE CONSULTATION - FREE PARKING - ALL INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED - WE DO HOUSE CALLS