The lack of knowledge and regulation of GMO's in the school systems has increased risks among children and adolescents. ... The American Academy of Environmental Medicine proved GMO foods have serious health effects: infertility, immune system problems, accelerated aging, disruption of insulin and cholesterol regulation, gastrointestinal problems, and organ problems (Smith, "What You Need to Know About GMO "). ... Most foods in the school systems consist of corn, soy, and bread. ... These chemicals consist of 16 hormone disruptors, 8 carcinogens, 3 neurotoxins, and 7 reproductive toxins...

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