2015 Evidence Analysis Library Systematic Review on Advanced Technology in Food Production - 24/05/18

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In the late 20th century, plant breeders began using molecular biology techniques such as recombinant DNA, also known as genetic engineering, along with traditional cross-breeding. Ten plant and one animal food have been approved for commercialization in the United States. Today, foods and ingredients from genetically engineered (GE) crops are present throughout the food supply, which has led to varying levels of acceptance. Much discussion exists among consumers and health professionals about the believability of statements made regarding benefits or risks of GE foods. The aim of this systematic review was to examine the evidence on the association of consumption of GE foods and ingredients derived from them on human health, specifically allergenicity, food safety, pesticide consumption, nutrient adequacy, inflammation, and antibiotic resistance. An expert panel conducted a systematic review on advanced technology in food production. The 30 developed questions focused on effects of human consumption of GE foods and the effects of human consumption of foods containing pesticide residues on human health. Primary research published from 1994 to 2014 were identified using PubMed and Agricultural Online Access databases. Additional studies were identified by searching references of review articles. Twenty-one studies met the inclusion criteria. Relevant research addressed five of 30 questions. Four questions focused on food allergenicity, the fifth on nutrient adequacy, and all received a Grade III (limited/weak) rating. No human studies addressed 25 questions on the consumption of foods produced using genetic engineering technologies on gene translocation, cancer, food safety, phenotype expression, inflammation and inflammatory markers, or antibiotic resistance. These questions received a Grade V (grade not assignable). Evidence from human studies did not reveal an association between adverse health effects and consumption of foods produced using genetic engineering technologies. Although the number of available human studies is small, they support that there are no clear adverse health effects—as they relate to allergenicity and nutrient adequacy—associated with consumption of GE foods. The present systematic review is aligned with a recent report by the National Academy of Sciences that included human and animal research.
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| STATEMENT OF POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST M. S. Edge: Employed at International Food Information Council; farm owner partner; received an honorarium from National Dairy Council; membership in USDA National Agricultural Research; Education Economic, Extension Advisory Board; Reviewer for IFIC Foundation Consumer Research on Food Technology Insights; IFIC Foundation Food Biotechnology Guide. M. E. Kunkel: USDA grant for developing linkages between crop producers and institutional foodservice operations; co-owner of rice farm. J. Schmidt: Employment at Schmidt Farms, Inc, Schmidt Vineyard Management, LLC; honorarium from IFIC Foundation; Monsanto America's Farmers Mom of the Year Northeast Region; buys farm supplies from Monsanto, Pioneer/DuPont, Schillinger Seed, Southern States Cooperative; Chesapeake Field, BASF, Syngenta, Aurora Agriculture; membership in Maryland Grain Producers, Maryland Specialty Crops Committee; US Wheat Foods Council. No potential conflict of interest was reported by the other authors. |
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| FUNDING/SUPPORT The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the source of funding for the present Evidence Analysis Library systematic review on advanced technology in food production. |
Vol 118 - N° 6
P. 1106 - juin 2018 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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