Organic and genetically modified food

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The work Organic and genetically modified food represents a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Randwick City Library. This resource is a combination of several types including: Work, Language Material, Books.

Label

Organic and genetically modified food

Statement of responsibility

edited by Justin Healey

Contributor

• Healey, Justin

Editor

• Healey, Justin

Subject

• Australian
• Food -- Health aspects -- Australia
• Food law and legislation -- Australia
• Genetically modified foods -- Australia
• Genetically modified foods -- Labeling -- Australia
• Natural foods -- Australia
• Natural foods -- Labeling -- Australia
• Nutrition -- Australia

Language

eng

Summary

Annotation.

Member of

• Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.), v. 405

Dewey number

631.5233

Index

index present

Literary form

non fiction

Nature of contents

bibliography

Series statement

Issues in society

Series volume

volume 405

Summary expansion

Increasingly, Australians are caring more about the origins and values of the foods they consume. This book addresses two often misunderstood agricultural production methods - organic farming and genetic modification. Organic food is grown and produced without using synthetic chemicals such as pesticides and artificial fertilisers; so what are the actual ethical, environmental and nutritional differences between organic and conventionally-produced food? Are organics healthier? Genetic modification is a science-driven crop and animal breeding method which has attracted controversy and confusion in recent years. Which foods are GM, how are they labelled and regulated in Australia, and are there any proven environmental or health-related side-effects? This book serves you up an abundance of information with which to make more informed food choices