Pesticides
What are pesticides used to kill? (Name one)
What is Insects, Weeds, Fungi
What does GMOs Stand for
Genetically Modified Food Organisms
Substances to make food stay longer and taste good
What effects do rBST have on animals
health problems, problems in the reproductive system, digestion problems, stomach pain
What is... prevents damaged crops, the spread of diseases, increase of crop yields
contaminate
food coloring, sodium nitrite, corn syrup, artificial sweeteners, gelatin, different jams, ice cream, candies, bottled flavored drinks, canned food
What foods contain rBST
any dairy product (milk, cheese, yogurt, butter,)
What are some of the popular foods that contain pesticides
What are fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds. (Plant-based foods)
RBST's can cause... (name one)
cancer/infertility in humans
True or False: Additives can cause "Biochemical mutations" in plants
What is the reason some countries have banned the use of rBST's?
they can cause problems to the animals
The effects of pesticides on humans include...
Skin irritation, Eye irritation, Nausea, Dizziness, Diarrhea, Cancer, Neurological problems
What are some things we can do to decrease the negative impacts of RBST's
answers will vary
What are some things you can do to lessen the use of additives? (one example)
Cook at home
Buy Organic
Avoid Processed Foods
Support Local and Sustainable Producers
Grow Your Own Food
Educate Others
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