The Effects of Genetically Modified Foods
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General Mills Cereal company had stopped using GMO’s in Cheerios mainly because of public pressure. Cheerios was thought from the buyers to be a family food. Respectively, Cheerios got rid of GMO’s and in that 20 seconds walking down the cereal aisle my topic was found. This move by Cheerios was golde n.Moms will start bringing Cheerios into the house over any other kind of cereal if they know its healthy for their children. Cheerios just boomed there marketing and people are going to realize it very soon. This paper discusses whether GMO’s are harmful or helpful to humans. It will first talk about what sort of things are in GMO’s and the effects some of these GMO’s have. It will next uncover why people should have the right to know what they are eating. GMO’s should be labeled. It will conclude with making people more aware of these GMO’S and how a person could go about getting them labeled. Barely more than a third of people think GMO’s are safe to eat. According to TNS Intersearch of Horsham, PA “52% think that genetically modified foods are unsafe to eat, and an additional 13% are unsure about them” (Langer, June 17). That says more than half of americans think genetically modified foods are unsafe. TNS Intersearch of Horsham, PA also stated “93% of americans think that the federal government should require labeling on food stating whether it is genetically modified or “bio-engineered” (Langer, June 17). That’s one amazingly high number for no changes. Eventually the government will have to require labeling if the people want to know what's in their food. TNS Intersearch of Hor sham, PA said “fifty-seven percent of people would be less likely to buy genetically modified foods if they seen that it was modified.” (Langer, June... ... middle of paper ... ...ore Americans should even come to a decision on genetically modified foods, Scientists should start testing the effects they could have on our bodies and we should know exactly what could happen if we ate these GMOS. Works Cited Corporate Crime Reporter. Japan: Corporate Crime Reporter, 2014. Print. "NewsWithViews - Where Reality Shatters Illusion." NewsWithViews - Where Reality Shatters Illusion. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 Feb. 2014. . "OTA GMO White Paper." organic trade associations. N.p., n.d. Web. 8 May 1985. . "| Genetically Engineered Foods/Tell FDA to Label." Just Label It. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 Feb. 2014. . "TNS intersearch of horsham PA." TNS intersearch of horsham PA. N.p., n.d. Web. 8 May 1985. .
In this essay, the author
- Explains that general mills cereal stopped using gmo’s in cheerios mainly because of public pressure. this move was golde n.moms will start bringing cherios into the house if they know its healthy for their children.
- Explains that the paper discusses whether gmo’s are harmful or helpful to humans. it will first talk about what kinds of things are in them and the effects some of them have. they will also uncover why people should have the right to know what they are eating.
- Explains that 52% of americans think that genetically modified foods are unsafe to eat, and an additional 13% are unsure about them.
- Opines that the ota gmo white paper is a great white paper and people should take the time out of their day to read it.
- Explains that many interest groups have facts about gmo’s that people may not know about. they use tactics to pull out statements the cspi said.
- Opines that it's time for someone to step up and get these genetically modified foods labeled.
- Opines that people need to be educated on genetically modified foods as much as possible.
- Explains that genetically modified foods aren't natural plant breeding and people are going to realize the side effects eventually. genetic engineering is imprecise and the results are unpredictable.
- Concludes that genetically modified foods are not natural and there's no telling what kind of effects they could have on our bodies.
- Cites the article "newswithviews - where reality shatters illusion" and "ota gmo white paper."
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- Modified America Food is an essential part of everyday life without it one could not survive. Every day we make choices on what we put in to our bodies. There are countless varieties of food to choose from to meet the diverse tastes of the increasing population. Almost all food requires a label explaining the ingredients and the nutritional value allowing consumers to make informed decisions on what they are consuming. However, many may not be considering where that food is coming from or how it has been produced.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that food is an essential part of everyday life without it one could not survive. gm food advocates have promised to create more nutritious food that will be able to grow in harsh climate conditions.
- Explains that gmos are genetically engineered with dna from bacteria, viruses, or other plants and animals. the purpose of the process is to create a new beneficial trait such as creating its own pesticide or making it immune to herbicides.
- Explains that monsanto is a multinational chemical and agricultural biotechnology corporation that was founded in 1901.
- Analyzes how monsanto has developed crops that are able to withstand several different herbicides instead of just one. the use of more and more chemicals is exactly what the biotech companies want.
- Explains that gm crops are putting farmers out of business. biotechnology seed companies like dupont/pioneer hi-bred, syngenta, monsanto, dow and bayer, as well as a few more, control 71 percent of the seed market.
- Opines that farmers have no choice but to buy gm seeds and eliminate the ways they have grown crops for centuries.
- Argues that gm food increases crop yields and can end world hunger, but there is no evidence that supports these claims. conventionally grown food produces high yielding, pest resistant, and climate tolerant crops at a much cheaper price.
- Opines that the u.s. is leading the way in the production and distribution of gm foods ignoring the demands of the public.
- Explains that 80 percent of processed food in a typical grocery store has gm ingredients.
- Opines that while gmos are showing potential advances in how we produce our food, the technology is still in its infancy. long term ongoing research needs to be done on all gm food until it is proven safe for people and the environment.
1669 wordsRead More - Pros And Cons: The Benefits Of Genetically Modified Foodsexplanatory essayIntroduction The debate over whether to keep the production genetically modified organisms, or to cease it all together. They help many countries around the world with low food sources, due to climate and other hindrances. With GMO’s aiding countries in need, it will have a helping hand for the availability of more food. These crops and livestock promote ideal solutions to nutrition, world hunger and the environment.
In this essay, the author
- Explains the debate over whether to keep the production of genetically modified organisms, or to cease it all together. gmo's help countries with low food sources, due to climate and other hindrances.
- Explains that biotechnology has been helping farmers increase their productivity, boosting crop yields, and providing protection from pests and viruses.
- Explains that genetically modified organisms are known to carry many risks along with its benefits. many gmo’s pose great environmental damage by cross-breeding with weeds.
- Explains that the benefits of genetically modified foods outweigh the risks when it comes to their mass production.
- Opines that re-searchers, farmers, and companies must become more responsible in the containment of genetically modified organisms from the natural environment.
1055 wordsRead More - The Danger of Genetically Modified Organismsargumentative essayHow well do we know the food we are eating? Ever wondered whether these foods are safe? In the recent years, people have become more aware of how genetically modified foods have substituted our diets with altered foods -- to which little we know about the long term effects on humans. These food being fed to us is called Genetic Modified Organism or GMOs. Just in 2012, prop 37 was proposed in California, which would have required labeling of genetically engineered (GE) food, with some exceptions. Although this prop did not pass, it did however raise the awareness. When one thinks about GMOs, it does not seem like a hot issue, but it still deserves some attention because it has to do with people’s health and people deserve to know what they are eating. Consequently, the Government should regulate GMOs by requiring labeling of such foods.
In this essay, the author
- Opines that the government should regulate gmos by requiring labeling of such foods.
- Explains that farmers have manipulated plants and animals to obtain more desirable results. the big difference with gmos is the form the cross happens.
- Explains that gmos are when the dna of one organism is extracted and added to another plant or organism’s dna.
- Explains that the biotechnology industry has done well to keep gmos unregulated by the idea that "if a new food is substantially equivalent in composition and nutritional characteristics to an existing food, it can be regarded as safe as the conventional food."
- Describes the discovery of enormous tumors in rats fed with gm corn. ninety-four percent of them take effect on the mammary gland, which would equate to breast cancer.
- Analyzes how the graph (y-axis being the number of tumors and x-axes the days being studied) on the left illustrates that the rats with normal diet suffered far less cancers than rats with gmo diet
- Explains that morgellons disease is a mysterious condition that gives rise to fiber-like growths on the skin. recent research suggests that the fibers are biological with floral roots, and could be from cross contamination of dna
- Explains that most ge crops are altered to produce their own pesticide in the form of bacillus thuringiensis (bt).
- Quotes joe satran's article, "genetically engineered food labeling taken on by congress in right-to-know act," which is a better proposal than prop. 37 because it is more straight forward and does not allow for exceptions.
- Concludes that gmos are not safe for consumption and should be regulated by the government by requiring products to be labeled if they are or not present.
- States that the food and drug administration has issued a statement of policy regarding food derived from new plant varieties.
1114 wordsRead More - Is Monsanto Truly Evil Essayexplanatory essayOver the past decade or so, society has made a turn for the better by putting more importance on their health and well-being. People now have begun to truly care about what they put into their bodies. Nutritional labels are being read, ingredients are being deciphered, everyone is becoming more knowledgeable and educated. Food companies everywhere are now advertising symbols that display the common health topics people everywhere want: “Fresh, Never Frozen” “100% organic” or “certified Non GMO”. Over the last decade genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, have become highly controversial. Whether they pose a harm to human welfare or not has not been proven, yet a lot of people deem them as being detrimental. The widespread
In this essay, the author
- Explains that society has made a turn for the better by putting more importance on their health and well-being. gmos and ges have become highly controversial due to monsanto's shaky past and inability to handle scandal effectively.
- Explains that monsanto company was founded in 1901 by john francisco queeny for the purpose of producing saccharin, an artificial sweetener. it is the leading global supplier of herbicides and seeds.
- Explains that monsanto's most popular chemical in the 1920s was polychlorinated biphenyl, which contained carcinogens and pollutants resistant to acids and heat.
- Explains that monsanto, a powerful company, has been known for finding creative ways to manipulate the law in its favor.
- Analyzes how the monsanto protection act gives companies who use gmos and ges (genetically engineered) seeds immunity to federal courts.
- Describes how monsanto terrorized small farmers for allegedly breaching their seed patent agreements.
- Explains that the media portrays monsanto as being the mastermind behind the infamous agent orange.
- Opines that it is up to you as an individual to decide whether monsanto poses a threat and whether they deserve your support.
- Explains that monsanto's herbicide, glyphosate, was marketed as roundup in the 1980s. this new technology resulted in an immense increase in crop yield and cost reduction in farmers not having to till the land.
1693 wordsRead More - The Problem of Genetically Modified Foodsanalytical essayContrary to popular belief, the field of biotechnology is not new by any means. Archeological evidence shows that ancient Egyptians produced beer by steeping a starch source in water and then fermenting it with yeast, thus, the first form of biotechnology. Flash-forward to the mid-1800’s, scientists, with the help of Gregor Mendel’s laws of genetics, were able to successfully practice “selective breeding” amongst their crops. With this, the field of biotechnology took a huge turn. Scientists now had the understanding necessary to manipulate plants and mate them based on their desired traits. However, until recently, this was all done naturally, through plant-to-plant cross-fertilization. Nowadays, this process can occur instantly, with no need to wait for the natural life cycle of a plant. After a few groundbreaking discoveries, it became apparent that society could greatly benefit from the genetic altercation of these biological resources and consequently, biotechnology boomed.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that biotechnology is not new by any means. ancient egyptians produced beer by steeping a starch source in water and then fermenting it with yeast.
- Explains that biotechnologists can manipulate the actual dna of an organism using enzymes to copy, cut and paste genes in any location or order we please.
- Opines that genetically modified food isn't the answer to world hunger. it's a temporary fix that will cause more problems in the future.
- Explains that people disagree on the use of genetically modified foods for environmental, political, sociological, economical, and ethical reasons.
- Argues that biotechnology could be used to alter the genes of certain crops that would allow them to be grown in spite of extreme weather conditions.
- Explains that agricultural biotechnology (a lot more than just gm crops) is a lot more than just genetically modified crops.
1780 wordsRead More - Gmo Persuasive Speechexplanatory essayHow many of you hear the words “genetically modified food” and immediately think “BAD”? How many of you scorn the idea that genetically modified foods are useful? How many of you have been manipulated by the media to think that all biotechnology is evil? Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are organisms that have been genetically spliced to achieve a certain trait. As the demand for a larger food supply is increasing due to population growth, the benefits that GMO foods provide are being hailed as the only solution to the food crisis. However, many people are making inadequately informed decisions, and are pushing them to the back shelf. I will inform you on why genetically modified organisms may be the only way to a stable, safe future for the less fortunate.
In this essay, the author
- Opines that genetically modified organisms (gmos) are being hailed as the only solution to the food crisis, but many people are making inadequately informed decisions.
- Explains that gmo food can create healthy, nutritious food in greater quantities for the less fortunate.
- Explains that genetically modified organisms don't harm humans or animals in any way. the amount of gmo meals eaten by food-producing animals since gm foods were introduced would be trillions.
- Explains that gmos help the environment by incorporating biochemical pesticides into the dna of the plant.
- Explains that gmo crops have a higher yield and are less likely to require herbicides or pesticide. non-gmo varieties require more applications, which means more fuel for the use of machines and more time.
- Explains that gmos are helping reduce world poverty, but anti-gmo organisations are slowing the process. in tanzania, farmers and their families are starving because their main crop, cassava, has been failing because of a new disease called brown streak virus.
- Opines that gmo foods are not cancer-causing, they are beneficial, helping with climate change, reducing poverty, and serving the ecosystem. they beg of you to embrace them and help create a better, stable world for generations to come.
1022 wordsRead More - The Pros and Cons of Genetically Modifying Foodopinionated essayThe genetic modification of food is a very controversial subject around the world founded by Monsanto, a company involved in agricultural technology, in the 1980’s (Wikipedia). Since then, many other companies have also started to modify their food to avoid using pesticides. I define genetically modified foods (or GM foods) as foods produced from organisms that have had specific changes introduced into their DNA using the methods of genetic engineering (Wikipedia). There are many different views concerning GMOs and I will explore the ideological and ethical arguments associated with this subject. I will also analyse the global and national perspectives as well as my own, investigating what factors affect the decision of nations or individuals on whether GMOs are enriching or detrimental to health.
In this essay, the author
- Defines genetically modified foods as foods produced from organisms that have had specific changes introduced into their dna using the methods of genetic engineering.
- Describes veganism as a vegetarian diet that excludes meat, eggs, dairy products, and all other animal-derived ingredients.
- Opines that gmos aren't bad for humans' health if they are used properly. nestle uses them purely to benefit the consumer and save money, but the end product remains the same regardless of gene technology.
- Explains that the controversies about gmos and whether they are really bad are mostly based on personal opinions.
- Explains litcharts | romeo and juliet: themes.
- Argues that genetic engineering is the only way food industries can sustain their food demands with the little soil they have for cultivation.
- Opines that the washington gmo bill is overblown, and that new fda food label rules ignore the gm elephant in the room.
- Explains that "gmos are nothing to fear." us news. u.s.news & world report, 4 nov. 2013. hackett, jolinda. "vegan - what is a vegan?
- Opines that the majority of eu governments are set to oppose approval of gm maize.
- States singapore's biosafety guidelines for research, release and importation of genetically modified organisms.
1458 wordsRead More - Negative Essay: Should GMO Should Be Food?opinionated essayThere is no denying that the most important item in people’s lives is food. With the United States’ current technology and advancements in farming, food is overall easy to acquire and comes in a large selection. However, an important staple to the human life and diet is the source of a large heated debate. This debate is over the topic of whether or not America should continue to take part in the production of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). Opposers say that GMOs are harmful to the lives of humans and animals, while supporters argue that not only do GMOs pose no harm to anyone’s health, but are beneficial in numerous ways. I believe both sides bring up excellent points, arguments, and research. However, I believe that the growing population of America cannot continue to be supported by current agricultural methods, and GMOs are the inevitable solution to keeping America’s food supply thriving.
In this essay, the author
- Opines that food is the most important item in people's lives, and that the growing population of america cannot continue to be supported by current agricultural methods.
- Explains that those who oppose the idea of america producing gmos state that these "improved" crops pose a serious health risk to living beings.
- Explains that the opposing side claims that scientists performed false, unreliable tests on gmos.
- Argues that genetically modified crops have been rigorously tested, and any complications that occur in the experiments are thoroughly resolved.
- Explains that genetic engineering has allowed scientists to produce superior crops that are more adapted to other climates, have more nutrition, and require fewer materials for growing.
- Opines that the supporting side of gmos is more convincing than the evidence brought on by the opposing side. they question whether the gm crops are to blame for the animals' poor health.
- Opines that genetic modification is becoming more effective and has a promising future.
- Opines that gmos can provide americans with advantages that are too great to discard and leave behind. both sides have strong opinions backed up with a plethora of research.
1274 wordsRead More - Genetically Modified Foods Need to be Labeledanalytical essayThere is a battle raging across the United States between consumers who purchase genetically modified foods and the companies that processes these foods through genetic modification. Consumers are demanding that all genetically modified foods are labeled so that they will have information about what ingredients are in these foods. The companies who sell genetically modified foods do not want to label them and are making claims that labeling these foods would raise food prices, hurt farmers, and cause genetically modified foods to gain the reputation of being harmful to humans. Consumers should ignore the claims by companies responsible for producing genetically modified foods and be unrelenting in their insistence that all genetically modified foods are labeled. They should further demand that genetically modified foods have labels that are not written in biotech language, but in terms simple enough that an elementary school age child could read and understand.
In this essay, the author
- Argues that consumers are demanding that all genetically modified foods be labeled so that they will have information about what ingredients are in them.
- Explains that genetically modified foods are foods produced after the dna or natural growth processes of plants or animals have been altered by adding dna from totally different organisms, bacteria or viruses.
- States that the most common genetically modified crops in the united states are soybean, corn, cotton, and canola. the labeling of these foods will present consumers with the opportunity to make wise and healthy food choices.
- Explains the current labeling regulations in the united states set forth by the food and drug administration (fda).
- Argues that consumers should be able to identify by reading labels what they are purchasing. some people suffer from high blood pressure, diabetes, allergies or other diseases requiring them to have a strictly regulated diet.
- Explains that the labeling of food provides information about nutritional values, number of calories, salt and sugar content, the different fats used, and much more information. many consumers are not aware which foods are genetically modified.
- Explains the steps towards genetically modifying foods when knowledge of the function or location in a chromosome is used to identify genes.
- Analyzes brooke borel's article, "can genetically engineered foods harm you?," which discusses the results of a research study by french scientists, which found that genetically modified corn caused cancer in rats.
- Analyzes carole bartolotto's article, "why genetically modified foods should be labeled," which states that the united states has not banned genetically modified foods.
- Advises consumers who are concerned about eating genetically modified organisms to buy organic foods, buy meats from grass-fed animals, and shop at farmers markets.
- States that the only solution to the problem of unlabeled genetically modified foods is for consumers to continue demanding that these foods are labeled until labeling becomes law.
1372 wordsRead More - The Sad Reality of Genetically Modified Foodexplanatory essay“Actions speak louder than words” but in this case results speak louder than words. Just because the labels say it’s safe, is it? How can something that’s only recently been discovered be considered safe when we don’t know the long term outcome? Hearing that my food has been ‘Genetically Modified’ just sounds messed up from the start. Our countries people are trusting what they consume by words spoken by people they’ve never even met and people who are only out to make lots of money with whatever it takes. Do you really think that the business owners running the food system actually eats the average food that is in a grocery store? Doubtful. Largely between 1997 and 1999, genetically modified food ingredients suddenly appeared in 2/3rds of all US processed foods
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- Opines that people are trusting what they consume by words spoken by people they've never met and people who are only out to make lots of money with whatever it takes.
- Explains that genetically modified food has been banned in the european union, the uk, japan, australia, and 2 dozen other countries due to the lack of knowledge of the long-term effects of gmo’s and the health effects it may end up causing.
- Explains why foods containing gmos aren't labeled because they don’t want to imply to people that these foods might be "different". we are the only country trying to hide what is going on behind our food
- Explains that gmos require massive amounts of pesticides, herbicide, and fungicide. this has serious negative impacts on the surrounding environment for our planet.
- Explains that pure breed dogs are more commonly known to have health issues compared to an old mut. genetically modified food takes away genetic diversity which may lead to plants that can’t handle the impact of certain fungus or insects unlike the natural plant.
- Explains that organic farmers are at a constant war with these industries who are sueing them left and right.
- Explains that food stamps give families the advantage of getting the cheapest and probably most contaminated foods, which makes prices of food go down. fast food restaurants have a huge issue, so it makes sense to order off the dollar menu from mcdonalds.
- Opines that monsanto has paid off several people in the house of representatives.
- Opines that politics get a majority of their money for campaigns, but there are some benefits to some extent of the gmos. they claim that this helps world hunger and makes food cheaper for those who can’t afford anything else.
- Opines that gmos aren't a negative all around, for humans, animals, and the environment in both nature and society. it's mostly just an issue in the us and should be changed.
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