WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- In February, the American Dietetic Association reaffirmed its position that agricultural and food biotechnology techniques can enhance the quality, safety, nutritional value, and variety of food. Jackson Bain reports.
“Welcome to ‘This Week in Biotechnology.’ ----- I’m Jackson Bain.
“The American Dietetic Association is the nation’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. Recently, the ADA released a position paper saying that agricultural biotechnology can enhance the quality and increase the efficiency of food production. Michael Phillips, vice president for food and agriculture of the Biotechnology Industry Organization, explains.”
(Phillips) “The ADA is one of many professional organizations -- that includes the American Medical Association, the World Health Organization, and American College of Nutrition -- that have attested to the safety and benefits of food biotechnology.”
“The ADA encouraged the government and nutrition professionals to inform consumers about the nutritional benefits of food biotechnology.”
(Phillips) “The ADA’s support for food biotechnology, its proven success and future potential, provides valuable guidance for consumers everywhere.”
“That’s ‘This Week in Biotechnology.’ Jackson Bain reporting. For more information, visit bio.org.”
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