How Do Gmo Foods Affect Children

GMOs are taking over the food industry in America. They can cause environmental damage and health problems, and not enough is known about them. GMOs have been linked to cancer, and producers of GMOs in America are refusing to label what is done in the processing of GMOs. Because GMOs are harmful, we should not consume them, but instead take action to eliminate GMOs.

GMO is a genetically modified organism, which is a process to try and form a better product. Most organisms that are genetically modified are agricultural. Many everydays foods such as, corn, squash, and milk. Some may wonder why we have GMO’s. We have GMO’s, because scientist believe that genetically modified organisms could produce a healthier product for people to consume.

Genetically modified organisms are those whose genetic makeup has been altered “in a way that does not occur spontaneously.” GMOs are also referred to as GM foods.

What are genetically modified foods? They are plants and animals whose DNA has been altered or change to suit the needs of humans. There are three types of genetically modified food (GM) first generation, second generation, and third generation crops. Each type is focused in different types of yields and crops so they can have a system that allows to keep production and value up.

GMO’s or Genetically Modified Food is one of the most controversial topics that have been studied and debated for over 40 years. Scientists on both sides of the spectrum claim that these modified foods are safe for consumption, but also some argue that these foods are toxic and very harmful to human life. GMO’s are genetically modified organisms that are created and added in a lab experiment where DNA are extracted from one gene and added to another plant or animal. This allows the genes to mix with the DNA to create a desired product. For example, bigger apples, larger oranges, taller animals, and plants that can survive the changing climate. GMOs are different from organic food and products because chemicals and DNA modification is not needed for these natural stuff.

What is genetically modified (GM) food? These are foods whose DNA have been artificially altered in some way to produce foods with unique qualities not found in nature. For example, onions that don’t make you cry when they are cut. Whenever you go to the grocery store or eat a restaurant, chances are you’re eating GM food without even knowing it. It’s in the ingredients we buy and fed to the animals we get our food from. What you may also be unaware of are the health and safety concerns, along with the lack of labeling identifying GM products. What’s more disconcerting is GM crops have the potential to change our ecosystem forever. This is a social issue that affects us all, because we all have to eat.

Genetically modified foods, or GM foods, are foods that have been modified to enhance certain traits for the purpose of making them more desirable. Genetic modifications alter the DNA of organisms to help it resist rotting, for example, as was the case for the first genetically modified tomato in 1994. The Food and Drug

Genetically modified organisms (GMO) are organisms that have been manipulated in a laboratory using genetic engineering techniques. The government does not mandate labeling for GMO foods, only organic non-GMO foods. Customers do not know what is actually in their foods. GMOs are awful and should be avoided at all costs, because they negatively affect the environment, our health, and our bodies.

On the positive side GMO’s have shown that they can help to improve with vitamin deficiency in children around the world. They can also help mass produce crops for a growing population enabling us to feed a growing population. Although controversial, research is believed to show the negative side of genetically modified organisms. Some major effects that GMO’s can have on people can be growth defects, infertility, disease, and increase allergies. Unfortunately the FDA has made no laws in the United States to stop producing GMOs or mandated labeling guidelines for these

What is a Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)? GMOs is a plan or animal which through new biotechnology techniques, its genetic configuration has been changed. Foods from Genetically Engineered Organisms have been in our food supply for many decades now. With the rise in population and so many factors such as unpredictable weather; many pest and crops as well as animal diseases which hinder yields in agriculture. Scientist has tried to come up with some plants and animals that can withstand harsh environments. These foods are referred to as biotech foods or as many of us call them GMOs. This process gives rise to organisms which are better and they take less time to mature and are also a cost effective method. This is not to suggest that there is no disadvantages, in fact this is the reason why the government has come up with regulations to ensure that the products are safe for consumption and do not pose any health issues to the humans.

Many people are not aware of this issue and that is the problem, why people keep consuming and producing GMo's. When I go to the store I always try to watch out for these types of foods! I avoid them because I know that this can harm my health and the health of my family. I would love for everyone to get informed about this topic to read and learn about the risk and danger of GMO's.

Genetically modified foods are foods with different genetic information. This is done to create more, tastier food in less time. These foods are supposed to be “better” than regular foods. “’The 1980’s marked the scientific discovery that specific pieces of DNA could be transferred from one organism to another’” (History of Genetically Modified Organisms). Later in 1990, genetically modified cotton was successfully tested. This new way of making food started with corn, but spread to all kinds of different crops. Soon Monsanto, a company that produces genetically modified seeds, introduced herbicide-immune soybeans. “Farmers have been manipulating genomes since long before they knew about genes. For thousands of years, they sought to transfer desirable traits from one plant species to another by cross-breeding” (Cothran). Farmers quickly picked up on the

called “weeds” and why they should not be destroyed by chemicals. Carson tells of a way that

Genetically modified foods may also be referred to as GM foods, GMO, modified crops, GM organisms, or bio-tech foods. (Wohlers, Anton E, 2013, p73-84) You may see me referring to Genetically Modified foods as any of the names I just mentioned in this paper. But a lot of people know the different names of genetically modified foods but they don’t know exactly what they are. A GMO is a plant that is developed in a laboratory, through a process in which a copy of a desired genetic material from one plant or organism, is placed in another plant. And the plant that has the new gene is considered genetically modified. This is often done as scientist try to make certain plants better suited to life in different areas. Like infusing a green bean plant that is infused with a fish protein that helps keep the plant from freezing so it can grow better in the Northern Regions of the world.

Genetically modified foods are a types of foods that have been genetically changed, to add or get rid of an unwanted trait in a food. For example, seedless oranges. This is a type of orange that is genetically modified (had tits genes changed) specifically so it would grow without seeds. Many foods are genetically modified today. Oranges, corn, tomatoes, potatoes, squash, and many others have had their genes changed. In fact, the average person will eat at least one genetically modified food everyday without realizing it. According to a survey by USDA 26% of people asked believed that they had never eaten a genetically modified food.