Genetically Modified Food
Genetically modified (GM) is widely available in the USA, but is
viewed with suspicion by the overwhelming majority or people in
Europe.
To meet the increasing food needs of a growing world population,
science has discovered the technique of genetically modifying plants
and crops to enhance crop yield and create superior and stronger
varieties of crops and fruits.
These genetically modified plants are used as medicines and vaccines,
foods and food ingredients, feeds and fibres. Controversies
surrounding G.M foods and crops commonly focus on human and
environmental safety, labelling and consumer choice, ethics, food
security, poverty reduction and conservation.
Some people regard this technology as potentially harmful to human
health because we do not know enough about the ways genes operate and
interact to be sure of what the outcome of any modification will be.
They worry that alterations could accidentally lead to substances that
are poisonous or trigger allergies.
So can we trust the food we eat?
All food products, novel or otherwise, are subject to a system of
regulation which should ensure safety and consumer confidence.
These regulations set standards that must be met. Testing procedures
are designed to pick up problems before products get to the market.
When we get ill as a result of eating food, it is usually because of
poor practice somewhere along the line.
BSE/CJD is a very good example of this: the rendering and abattoir
industries adopted ineffective procedures and failed to remove
specified meat products from the human food chain.
Remember that we the consumers also have responsibilities. One of the
reasons food poisoning cases have risen dramatically I recent years is
because we have failed to store and prepare food correctly in our own
kitchens.
How do I know what I am eating?
The UK Government, together with industry, is attempting to produce
better labelling of food- so that consumers know precisely what they
are buying, be it in a supermarket or restaurant.
The current rules state that GM food has to be labelled unless “
Are genetically modified foods safe? Genetically modified foods are crop plants created for human or animal consumption using molecular biological techniques. These plants have been modified to enhance certain traits like increased resistance to herbicides or improve nutritional content. This process traditionally has been done through breeding, but is not very accurate. Scientists have been using biotechnology to implant the gene that makes the plants act the way they want them to. Genetically modified foods have advantages and disadvantages on the environment and advantages and disadvantages on society. We have to weigh the positives and negatives to see if genetically modified foods are healthy for us and if we really need them.
“Civilization rests on people’s ability to modify plants to make them more suitable as food, feed and fiber plants and all of these modifications are genetic” (American Association 1). This quote from the article “Statement by the AAAS Board of Directors On Labeling of Genetically Modified Foods” expresses that fact that humans have used the favorable genes of plants since the days of Gregor Mendel, the father of genetics. When plants exhibited a desirable trait, they were bred together so that more of the offspring would have that trait. Genetic Modification is manipulating the genome of the plant, but humans have been doing that for years. Modifying the genes is a more precise way to do this. Genetic Modification improves food and is safe.
What do you think about genetically modified foods? Modified foods are a big question in the science world. Many people think that genetically modified foods are good and many think that they are not. From scientific research there are many pros and cons to genetically modified foods.
From the Flavr Savr ™ tomato to the more recent genetically modified corn, genetic engineering has been around for about 20 years. Now, do you really know what GMOs (genetically modified organisms) are? Do you understand both the pros and the cons are? Are you positive that GMOs mat or may not affect your health or the enviroment? If you answered no to any of these questions I strongly suggest you continue reading.
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Robert M. Hutchins, known for his contributions to philosophy, said that, “A civilization in which there is not a continuous controversy about important issues is on the way to totalitarianism and death.” While I do not necessarily agree with the former, or the latter, for that matter (no rhyme intended), it is imperative for us, as people, regardless of nationality, to ask questions. On the topic of important issues are genetically modified foods. The specific tangent on genetically modified foods is the question of whether or not genetically modified foods should have mandatory labeling. Instead of being a staunch absolutist and deciding so hastily on the matter of GMOs, the merits and drawbacks of this issue need to be discussed.
Genetically engineered goods are a huge controversy in the United States. There has been a lot of conflict between different groups about whether or not genetically engineered foods should be so widely sold or at least not labeled. There are many people on both sides of the argument that have given great insight as to what genetically engineered foods can do for/to people. Those that are in favor of genetically modified food say that it allows for farmers to have a less risky harvest and this can then lead to producing more food for a higher population.
Scientists have been changing genomes of plants and animals by integrating new genes from a different species through genetic engineering, creating a genetically modified organism (GMO). Consumers in America have been eating GMOs since 1996, when they went on the market. There are benefits to genetically modifying crop plants, as it improves the crop quality and increases yield, affecting the economy and developing countries. But there are also negative effects from GMOs. Consumption of GMOs has various health effects on both body systems of animals and humans. GMOs also affect the environment, ecosystems and other animal species. The cons outweigh the pros in the case of GMOs.
Genetically modified foods are a controversial subject in today’s society. A genetically modified food is the result of biotechnological procedures that allow the genetic makeup of a food or organism to be altered in some way. They benefit the human race in many ways but they also pose many risks to the health of humans and the good of the environment. There is currently not enough proof to ensure the safety of these genetically modified products. Consuming these genetically altered and more processed foods can lead to increased
Give peas a chance! Genetically modified peas, that is. Genetically modified food (or GM for short) - it almost sounds otherworldly in a sense, but this is undoubtedly where the world is headed, especially with the world population rising faster than ever. Typically, genomes are spliced and DNA are ever so slightly modified by the intrusion of humans for the sake of a beefier tomato. In a sense, this is the layman term anyone can understand, more or less. The general population seems to agree that genetically modified foods are dangerous, or thought of as Frankenfoods. What people do not understand, though, are the benefits of producing GM food on such a grand scale. Perhaps one beefy tomato looks delicious in America where its appearance and
Genetically Modified food is a type of DNA technology that is used to alter genes in plants therefore bringing out desirable characteristics that can be combined and selected. Genetically modified food technology can be used for various reasons such as increasing the nutrition and population rates of food all over the world. In underdeveloped countries there is a lack of money to buy food and a limited number of crops they can buy to sustain themselves. Genetic engineering allows scientist to alter gene characteristics to fight malnutrition. An example of this would be the Golden Rice Project. This project has infused beta-carotene into rice plants so that they could produce vitamin A. The vitamin A elevated the vitamin A deficiency and created
GMOs are genetically modified organisms. To make a GMO we take one piece of DNA from one species and move it to another. In the past we use selective breeding which took a long time to get the product we wanted where as GMOs don't take very long at all. We should not be messing around with the nature by using GMOs because GMOs can have some health problems, Environmental damage, and some GM animals are in terrible condition.
Everything in our live have two sides: one is good and another one is bad. It is hard to find perfect things. The genetically modified (GM) foods like other things have both sides which are good and bad in the same time. Now, GM foods are a big debate if it is good or bad for people’s health. The GM Foods mean food that produced from organic that had specific changes introduced into their DNA using the methods of genetic engineering. Even though GMF are causing damage environment and affecting on original farmers, in general most GMF have some advantages. GM food can provide low cost and it may be lower than the organic foods. It save the time. It provides a good size and new products. It feeds more people, especially poor countries.
Would most people eat a hamburger if they knew that the cow that provided the beef possessed genes from a sheep? How about bacon that came from a pig with sheep traits? More likely than not, they would refuse to consume such products, denouncing them as unsafe and irresponsible. Protests over these animals with mixed genetics would probably begin. This genetic tampering has been occurring in plants for years, but the majority of consumers do not think twice about purchasing products derived from these genetically engineered plants. While some may claim that the benefits of these genetically modified plants outweigh the negative effects, it becomes apparent that the crops cause more harm than good. Genetically engineered plants should not be produced because of the harm they cause to farmers, because of the harm they cause to the environment, and because of the harm they cause to people.
Genetically Modified crops are crops were people have been manipulating the genetic make-up of the plant so they can produce a