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Biotechnology and the new genetics: what it means for women's health  Looks at agricultural biotechnology and biotechnology in health care and medicine. Debates the safety of these technologies and argues that they represent a disturbing trend towards the medicalization of health care at the expense of considering larger, systemic social determinants of health. Source: Canadian Women's Health Network (CWHN) Can eating foods with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) affect our health?  Explains how genetic engineering modifies crops and how modified food is tested for safety. Provides examples of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and links to additional resources. Created for the Canadian Health Network by the Environment and Health affiliate. Source: Canadian Health Network (CHN) From: FAQs: environment and health Food Directorate  Protects and improves the health of Canadians through science-based policies and programs related to safe and nutritious food. Focuses on nutrition, food additives, food processes, novel foods, food contaminants, and transmissible spongiform encephalopathies. Source: Health Canada Genetically modified (GM) foods and other novel foods  Defines novel food. Provides regulations and guidelines for the safety assessment of these foods, outlines Health Canada's role in safety assessment, and lists recently approved novel foods. Discusses the federal government's action plan regarding genetically modified food. Source: Health Canada Modern food biotechnology: frequently asked questions  Explains what genetically modified foods are, and outlines their benefits and risks. Lists the organizations responsible for assessing the safety of genetically modified foods in Canada. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Dietitians of Canada (DC) What are genetically modified organisms? What foods contain genetically modified ingredients?  Provides examples of foods that are products of genetic engineering that are sold to people in grocery stores and restaurants. Briefly discuses their safety, benefits, potential risks, and regulations concerning labelling. Includes a list of resources for consumers and health intermediaries. Prepared by the Dietitians of Canada. Source: Canadian Health Network (CHN) From: FAQs: healthy eating
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