Why Do Gm Foods Safe To Eat

GMOs, (genetically modified organisms) have been a topic of interest in the social eyes for years. Since they’ve been created, many people have voiced and written about their opinions on GMOs, and whether they are dangerous or not. Created to expand the genetic diversity of crops and animals, many don’t know whether GMOs are good or bad, and neither do researchers. Though there hasn’t been any evidence claiming whether GMOs are good or bad, it has certainly not stopped the public from creating their own opinions. Since no one knows the truth behind GMO, it has opened a window of opportunities for companies including Monsanto to voice their support of GMO, while other companies like the Non-GMO Project voice their

GMOs can cause environmental damage and health problems for consumers. Anti-GMO organization Center for Food Safety said genetic engineering of plants and animals is, potentially. Lallanilla refers to GMO crops as “Frankenfoods.” The long-term effect of GMOs still remains unknown. They have been linked to toxic allergic reactions, sick, sterile and dead livestock, and damage to virtually every organ studied in lab animals.

Genetically modified foods can be good and bad for humans and the economy. For example, if you do not cook an genetically modify foods it can cause us humans to become deathly ill. If the soil is not treated before the genetically modified seed is placed into the ground it can damage the soil and the earth around it.

It has been shown that some GM crops can be less nutritious and possibly toxic in comparison to natural food. Because of this, many large countries such as Japan have put bans on GMO containing foods. GM foods are not labeled in the US and other countries so consumers are not monitored for health conditions that may result from long term use. Some reports have also linked GMO to possible cancers. In addition to the health effects, GMO crop technology can affect smaller farmers and our environment. GM crops are too expensive for the smaller farmers to grow, forcing the smaller farms into debt or off their land. This hurts the economy, as farms are disappearing while large GMO food companies are taking over. In addition, the initial drop in herbicide use on GM crops that was reported has now been followed up with a large increase in use due to the resistance that has developed, and farmers have had to use more and more powerful chemicals on crops. These chemicals are toxic to people, livestock and may possibly contaminate the

There is a problem within the world of GMOs. The problem lies in the negative public relation between GMO food producers/sellers and the public/consumers. There is a negative public relation due to the lack of education and information on GMO foods going out. There has been little to no effort in educating the public as to why they believe GMO foods cause no harm. A GMO food is any edible food who’s DNA has been modified by scientists. There are many ethical and environmental problems that accompany GMO foods but GMO producers/sellers say that the benefits greatly outweigh the problems. If there was an active effort to educate the general public on GMOs then maybe the producers/sellers could be able to take away the negative image that has been associated with GMO foods. If educated the GMO foods can become more advertised and accepted worldwide. This study aims to test whether or not educating individuals on GMO foods will sway or strengthen their opinion on GMO foods.

Many of these dangerous food have been genetically modified.Genetically modified foods (GMO foods). Genetically modified organisms, are plants and animals whose genetic makeup has been modified by add gene from other organisms.

Many people are unaware that there have not been sufficient tests conducted that prove GMOs are entirely safe. Therefore, people ought to consider the potential health risks they are taking when consuming a GM food product. However, since most biotech companies such as Monsanto, Cargill, Dow, Bayer and others do not advertise that their food products contain GMOs, consumers are not aware that most of the foods they purchase have been genetically modified. It is obvious to suspect that these companies are benefiting from the public’s lack of knowledge. Consumers need to be made aware when they are purchasing genetically modified products. Genetically modified organisms can potentially cause harm to our environment and have a detrimental effect on human health.

The leaders of the United States of America need to recognize and take action on the concern of the public, regarding GMO food. People have a deep concern for GMO food. They have a right to be concerned about something that is potentially harmful to the population of the United States of America. They are concerned for the safety of GMO food. They are also concerned about the loss of money that can happen, when investing in GMO food. There are many concerns for GMO food. However, the only way to prove this statement, is to successfully refute the opposing viewpoints other people may have, regarding GMO food.

According to an article in ”American Scientist”, Crops (GMO) poison pests can deliver major environmental benefits (American Scientist, 2016). And because GMO crops do grow faster than regular crops this means faster production, more money for food companies, and more food to help and feed the world. Although I for one am against GMOs this evidence proves that GMOs do still have many benefits that can help people and the environment.

Some consumers do not agree with GMOs. In fact, about seven out of ten people say they do not want consume GMOs. But there are others that just do not care. GMOs make up 80% of all packaged foods. (Doering, 2014). Tests have been done to mice to see the effects of genetically modified corn. The results were that the mice grew tumors. (Adams, 2012). Imagine what they could be doing in human bodies. Why do we use GMOs when tests have been done that show they are harmful? “Safety assessments are mandatory for GMOs in other major developing countries including China, Japan, and the countries of the European Union.” (Rock 2014). The bad things are GM products are creating problems every day. Scientists have proven they cause harmful effects. And people are trying to outlaw GM products. Hundreds of millions of people consume GMOs. (Adams 2012). Many products labeled “natural” still may contain them. (Rock 2014). What is good is that “more farmers are rejecting GMOs, and more consumers are demanding non-GMO foods.” (Cummins 2014). And money has been spent on ballot initiatives to force companies to have to put labels on products to inform the people what they are eating. (Doering

In 2007, a survey was conducted of 1,000 adults in America by the International Food Information Council (IFIC). Thirty-three percent of the participants believed that genetically modified foods would benefit them or their families. Twenty-three percent of the survey’s participants did not even realize that foods that contained genetically modified organisms had already reached the market (Phillips 5). In a famous skit by late night show comedian, Jimmie Kimmel, he proves that most people don’t even know what a GMO is, although they think they might. Yet, they also tell the reporter that they would not let their child have a GMO. This is identical to how society as a whole views GMOs. A high percentage of today’s population does not want

The general public often portrays Genetically Modified Organisms in a negative light. People have been displeased with the massive incorporation of GMOs into our modern methods of food production and demand the incorporation of labels which would cost the U.S. millions of dollars (since GM Foods and Non-GM Foods aren’t sorted separately) in an attempt to avoid the consumption of this technological advancement. These people’s concerns regarding GM Foods are understandable, as there have been some research that correlates GMOs with an increase in allergic reaction and cross pollination. However, these concerns often turn into fanaticism, a result of a lack of knowledge in regards to the benefits that GMOs pose. Although Portrayed negatively by the media, Genetically Modified Organisms/Genetically Modified Foods pose a variety of food that will help sustain the world’s exponential population growth.

    Humans have been intentionally changing the genetic properties of animals and plants for centuries, through all the standard breeding techniques of the use of radiation and chemicals to create random mutations, some of them turn out to be useful, for example Genetic Modified (GM) Foods. What is Genetically Modified (GM) Foods? GM foods are foods that are derived from organisms that have been genetically engineered. Also they are called genetically engineered (GE) or transgenic crop that are generally made of a genetic marker. GMO have a very long history. In fact, they have been around for thousands of years. So perhaps the conflict over their safety shouldn't be about whether they are safe for humans to consume, but rather how they will impact long term.Even though Genetically Modified Foods (GMF) would increase food costs, these can improve yields for farmers, provide nutritional benefits,and help to alleviate the increasing global population of third world countries.

A Genetically Modified Organism or GMO is an organism whose genome has been altered by the process of genetic engineering so that its DNA contains one or more genes not normally found within. These genetically modified organisms are a relatively new phenomenon in the United States, introduced in 1994. However, beginning in 2014 these chemicals could be found in 90% of corn, cotton, and soybeans produced in the United States. The looks and taste of genetically modified organisms may seem inviting but are the health risks really worth it? In my opinion, I believe that while genetically modified organisms do have positive feel and comfort they pose a large health risk to all who choose to consume them.

One of the strongest arguments supporting GM foods is that they can get the plants to produce higher yields. This is extremely beneficial as it means less seeds will have to be planted to produce the same amount so farmers will have more space to grow. GM foods will be imperative if our population continues growing at its current rate while maintaining the same diet, because the demand for global livestock feed will double by 2050 (Dearden & Mitchell, 2016). Roughly 40% of global crop calories are used as livestock feed and that number will only grow with the population. With traditional crops, this would be unattainable, simply because there would not be enough room to simultaneously support a population that size and grow all its food. Another argument that supports GM foods is that some GM crops have been modified to produce their own toxin while others have resistance to certain herbicides. The use of GM crops requires less amounts of pesticide being used which is both beneficial to the environment and our health. Their usage can help the environment because using less pesticides which contaminate soil, water, and other vegetation, will decrease the impact of the chemicals in the pesticide which the ecosystem faces. Regarding our health, a benefit which has been observed in some GM crops is the reduction of occupational exposure to pesticide related illnesses amongst farm workers (Huang et al., 2006). Furthermore, the ability to alter the nutritional content in foods is