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Get the Facts about GMOs and GE Foods Part Two

Corn is common GMO product.
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Corn is a common GMO product.

A Missouri State University registered dietitian explains.

Some items in our food supply, such as alfalfa, corn, potatoes and soybeans are genetically modified or engineered.

While these types of food often cause controversy, they are subject to regulations and rigorous safety assessments.

Last week on the Missouri State Journal, registered dietitian Jaime Gnau explained what GMOs and GE foods are and why there’s a need for them.

Gnau, a clinical instructor in Missouri State University’s Department of Biomedical Sciences, is back again to address some myths about these types of food.

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A native of Malaysia, Emily moved to Springfield in 2010 and started working at Missouri State University in 2014. She’s currently the assistant director in the Office of Strategic Communication. She has a BA in Mass Communications from Colorado State University-Pueblo and a Master of Journalism from Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada.
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