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Why is our food genetically modified? is it healthier that way?

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

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Not particularly: Some GMO's are modified to increase micronutrient concentrations like vitamin in certain strains of rice. But mostly foods are modified to allow for more "hardy" crops that resist pests, chemicals and drought.

Answered 1/8/2015

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