Agricultural and Food Biotechnology *

J AM Diet Assoc 2006;106:285-293

ABSTRACT

It is the position of the American Dietetic Association that agricultural and food biotechnology techniques can enhance the quality, safety, nutritional value and variety of food available for human consumption, and increase the efficiency of food production, food processing, food distribution and environmental and waste management. The American Dietetic Association encourages the government, food manufacturers, food commodity groups and qualified food and nutrition professionals to work together to inform consumers about this new technology and encourage the availability of these products in the marketplace.

* Note from the Association Positions Committee:
In October 2007 the APC surveyed the ADA membership to determine if our members support the position statement, support the position paper and if members feel the position paper is useful. After reviewing the survey results APC concluded that the paper contains much ‘sound’ information, but that it needs to be updated regarding federal regulations and revisions that provide insight into the diversity of interpretation of research and that there is need for more research. The position paper will be revised prior to its expiration of December 31, 2010.