The Gmo Trap : An Unexposed Secret

Every day, millions of Texans spend their money on the one thing they need to survive: food. Whether at a grocery store or a restaurant, food has never been more easily accessible in our history. With this increase in accessibility, the different options of foods to choose from have also increased. But although people now have the ability to choose between fat-free, low-carb, or gluten-free foods, they fail to make the most vital decision in deciding what will go in their bodies; the presence of Genetically Modified Organisms. Although Genetically Modified Organisms, or GMOs, haven’t been scientifically proven to be safe to consume, 70% of the food that Americans consume has had some form of altering by means of genetic engineering. The problem

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), have turned into an exceptionally questionable theme here in our reality today. GMOs are life forms that have been developed through a quality joining methodologies of biotechnology or genetics building. This is a moderately new type of science which permits DNA from an individual species to be injected into another species in a research center. This produces blends of plant, creature, microscopic organisms, and viral qualities that don 't show up in conventional crossbreeding systems or found in nature. GMO’s have been liked to several health-related issues, and should be banned by the FDA (Genetically Modified Organisms, N.D. ).

Recently, there has been a huge uprise in reports from all over the world of new diseases that have affected much of the population today. Diseases such as obesity, Alzheimer’s, Celiac Disease, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and so much more have been on the rise. Researchers have suspected the culprit of these diseases to be our food. Along with the diseases, Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) has also been on the rise. The more poor food we eat, the greater the potential harm to our health. One of the poor foods we consume is GMO: the altering of genes in food to produce desirable effects. These effects can range from an improvement in nutritional value, texture, flavor, and a longer shelf life. These

In the past few years, society has been made more aware of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Because of this, GMOs are being replaced in diets with more natural and organic options. GMOs have been researched and found to cause adverse effects on human health because of the gene splicing, or genetic alterations that are done to create them through genetic engineering. Before this issue became an issue, many people were eating processed and even healthy foods without understanding what chemicals and toxins they were actually putting into their bodies. GMOs are infused into food without awareness because one never really understands what all those unpronounceable words, label GMOs, really are. Due to recent research, it has been found that genetically modified organisms are harmful and can lead to increased risks of disease and cancer.

Making way down the fruit section in the grocery store, the mom picks out a box of strawberries. She thought it was just ordinary strawberries because there was nothing different about the fruit. However, what she did not know was that the strawberries contained genetically modified organisms. Also known as GMO, it is the removal of DNA from another species then artificially injected into an unrelated species: plant or animal (“GMO Education”). GMOs are also worldwide out in the market for anyone to buy. Although it may be in the open market throughout the world, not all consumers know what is inside their food. There are disputes about labeling GMOs: that it matters or that it does not matter. Scientists claim that GMOs are nontoxic, however others propose that the knowledge of risks are not explored enough to complete understand or agree that it is safe (“GMO Foods Should Be Labeled”). Either way,

In today’s society citizens are faced with the question and decision whether or not GMO foods are beneficial or harmful to their health and well-being. Genetically modified foods (GMO) can be defined as organisms in which the genetic material has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally by mating or natural recombination. (Food and Drug Administration, 2014) The technology behind GMO foods is often called “gene technology”, “modern biotechnology”, “recombinant DNA technology”, or “genetic engineering”. GMO foods were developed for many reasons which include: to grow a crop with pest resistant traits, to improve nutritional content, and extend their shelf life.

Ever since GMO’s were first introduced in the mid 1990’s, there has always been a controversy as to whether or not consuming them is safe and healthy. As concerned American consumers who do not agree in the use of them, the effects GMO’s have on our health is a real issue and concern. One of the reasons we don’t want GMO’s used in our food or anywhere in general is because the risk of health issues they can cause. Since GMO’s were introduced into society, little research has been done on the effects they can have on people so no one knows if they are or aren’t harmful. GMO’s have multiple different effects on human health, such as; decrease in nutritional value and increased toxicity (Gertsburg, 2010). The

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) is an ongoing controversial issue. GMOs are plant or animal DNA that has been altered to something one would not generally find in nature. The big controversy with genetically modified foods is the unknown. GMOs made their way on the market in 1994, since then there have been speculations with its long-term health effects on humans, and the environment. There has been a split between the consumers, corporations, scientist, and the government because consumers believe they are being lied to. According to the article, “Scientific Controversies as Proxy Politics” by Daniel J. Hicks he states, “88% of scientists said that genetically modified foods are safe to eat, but only 37% of the public agreed” (67).

Although consumers may have just noticed the non GMO label on their Campbell soup can or Clif Bar wrapper, genetic engineering has been a controversial debate for decades. A genetically modified organism, or GMO, is any organism in which the DNA has been altered through genetic engineering. With recent advancements in science, the embroilment and dispute about the ethics and regulations regarding GMO’s have heated up-as well as the spread of misunderstandings and deceptions. As is typical with scientific controversy, the compromise between society and science is often hard fought and complex with too many provisions. Society is flooded with false information from businesses and lobbyists to elicit fear of change, while the scientific community

Genetically modified Organisms (GMOs) are the result of artificial genetic modification of organisms. Typically plants and livestock are modified to resist disease, herbicides, and pests (Tsatsakis, et al). Furthermore, the biotech industry is growing in sales as well. In 2012, biotechnology generated about 323.8 billion US dollars (Tsatsakis, et al). While scientists search for the safest possible methods of genetic modification, many people disagree with the use of GMOs, and some actively try to shut down Biotechnology centers for their practices. Likewise, it is argued whether GMOs are safe enough to consume in our food. While many experiments and studies suggest that GMOs have some risk, no matter the method, many actually ignore the facts given that show us GMOs are more beneficial than harmful to our society.

Roughly eighty percent of the processed foods that Americans consume today contain crops that have been genetically engineered (Hemphill, Saygnik). Which means more than half of food Americans eat contain derivatives of genetically modified organisms that are produced and sold on the market today. A genetically modified organism, more commonly known as a GMO, is the result of taking one organism and injecting its’ genes with another organism’s genes to create a mix of DNA not naturally seen in nature. This artificial genetic engineering of GMOs should be strictly regulated with labels and rigorous testing under federal government supervision because GMOs pose potential risks to a person’s health, the environment, and the economy.

In light recent technological advancements, the agricultural field has seen a huge shift in the way food is produced, manufactured and regulated. Standing on the frontier of molecular biology is the introduction of Genetically Modified Organisms or GMO’s into the food industry as a means of creating better crops. Since the initial merging of GMO and the food industry there has been a growing use of genetically modified crops, an increase in the creation of new strains, and expansion in the use, manufacturing and distribution of these products. In the past 20 years alone Canada has seen a visible rise of GMO foods available in grocery stores, specifically as a part of basic ingredients that make up a diversity of food products (David Suziki). Thus, the GMO revolution has unapologetically established itself in the food industry and has become a large feature of food production today. Nevertheless, the creation and implementation of these practices is not without its share of concern and controversy. Despite its steady expansion, there is still much to be said about the safety of these products and the procedures by which they are formed under, the potential health risks they pose, the damage it causes to the agricultural business and the effect it has on the environment. Altogether, evidence points to several issues associated with GMO and its integration with food safety, health, the industry and the environment.

Genetically modified organisms (“GMOs”) are an important topic today as consumers worldwide demand labeling so they can choose what they purchase and eat. GMOs are plants and animals that have been genetically engineered by scientists using bacteria, other plants and animals, or viruses. DNA with a desired trait is inserted into an organism to create a new organism which may be resistant to disease and pests, more nutritious, drought tolerant, or higher in yields. GMO proponents believe GMOs are the key to vaccinating and feeding the world’s poor. They think GMOs might solve the problem of growing food in difficult conditions caused by global warming. Opponents feel consumers should be warned by mandatory labeling until the long-term health effects on humans and the environment are known and so people can make informed choices. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the findings from several articles on genetically modified (“GM”) food safety and whether or not mandatory labeling of GMOs is necessary.

On Friday, May 29th, 1992, the FDA decided to publish a policy that allowed everyday Americans to consume genetically modified organisms.This policy, although an attempt to modernize the products of biotechnology system, would end up causing extreme controversy throughout the nation. Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are living organisms whose genetic material has been altered or manipulated using genetic engineering. According to the Grocery Manufacturers Association, between seventy percent and eighty percent of packaged food in grocery stores in America contain GMOs (Moodie). Americans can find GMOs in cereal, yogurt, corn, and many more food items. Although many GM crop producing companies promote GMOs as harmless, recent studies

Over the past decade, genetically modified organisms (GMO’s) have been incorporated into the food we consume on a daily basis. This has been affecting the health and wellness of numerous people. GMO’ are special organisms in which the genetic material has been modified or changed for product quality and improvement. There have been many arguments as to whether or not GMO’s are harmful or if they come along with benefits. The first article "IN-THE KNOW ON GMOs," addresses several ways how to avoid consuming GMO’s and a step-by-step guide to becoming healthier, which was written by Melissa Diane Smith. The second article "Should You Worry About GMO’s," is an article about how GMO’s are constantly being consumed without us even knowing, and the hazards they cause. This article was published by Tufts University. Even though Smiths’ article appears to have less information and less complicated than the other, Smiths’ article is more credible than Phillips’.