Test Your Knowledge

Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with health professionals regarding their conditions and concerns. Patients may wish to ask their doctor or registered dietitian the following questions related to genetically modified foods:

1. Do you consider genetically modified foods to be safe overall?
   
   
2. Do genetically modified foods pose a threat to me, considering my food allergies?
   
   
3. Do you know of any genetically modified foods that may let me eat foods that I could not otherwise eat because of my food allergies?
   
   
4. What brands of foods contain genetically modified ingredients?
   
   
5. Could genetically modified foods cause any interactions with my medications?
   
   
6. Are genetically modified foods from other countries as safe as those produced in the United States?
   
   
7. How long will a particular variety of genetically modified food remain fresh and safe to eat?
   
   
8. Could added nutrients in genetically modified foods help my nutritional deficiency?
   
   
9. Are organic foods a safe option if I want to avoid genetically modified foods?