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GM FOODS

 

            Genetically modified food has been criticized because there simply not enough details are provided to consumers for them to know the hard facts on the safety of the product. But as of right now the question on whether or not GM foods are safe can not fully be answered, simply because not enough long term research has been done on the issue, and the research that has been done has not been very thorough or over a long period of time. Scientists must figure that with population constantly on the rise, there is no time to stress and worry about the safety of genetically modified food.
             It is no mystery that the world's population is out of control, and is expected to be at more than 8 billion by the year 2030. The need for advancements is much needed before it is too late and the hunger strikes. Even though genetically modified food may be a controversial issue, it could help to alleviate the hunger within the third world countries. But with all the concern surrounding GM food, it must prove itself to be a safe alternative before people fully accept it and widely consume it (National Academy of Sciences, para 1). People might ask why a food needs to be altered in the first place. Foods are modified from their original state to maximize its use. For example, some fruits and vegetables can have their genes altered so they can endure longer shelf life at the supermarket. Also, some soy bean plants are modified so they produce a toxin that is harmful to insects, therefore eliminating the need for pesticides (http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/2000/100_bio.html). It almost seems as though the benefits outweigh the cons in this situation. Crops can also be genetically modified to be best resistant. Insects are devastating to crops and with the proper gene manipulation a crop could produce crops that are ill tasting to insects. This is somewhat of a double standard though. People refuse to buy crops that have been exposes to pesticides, and at the same time refuse to buy crops that have been genetically altered.


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1. GM food

GM food What are the arguments for and against genetically modified (GM)food? ... One of the potential problems in food is possible allergies caused by GM crops. ... In addition, GM food also cause some financial problems. In most case, the benefit of the GM food does not belong to the farmers who plant the GM food on their own land. ... So in conclusion, although there are so many benefits of GM food , what we should consider , is the disadvantages of GM food when we decide to make GM food in the commercial trade. ...

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2. In Favor of GM Foods

With economic globalization gaining momentum, product quality and food safety have increasingly become a global issue, and GM foods have attracted attention worldwide. ... People opposing GM food mainly have two concerns, namely, risk to the environment and risk to human health. ... In a nutshell, the safety of GM foods can be guaranteed. There are reasons why we need GM foods urgently. ... And thanks to GM technology, food prices can be kept lower as it can reduce the cost of basic agricultural commodities, therefore it can also benefit consumers who actually don't refuse to purchase GM...

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3. GM Foods, Harmful or Helpful?

What genetic engineering is, what some of the advantages of GM foods are, and what kinds of plants or involved. ... Most concerns about GM foods fall into three categories, environmental hazards, health risks, and economic concerns. ... (Prince of Whales 21) Environmental concerns are a major factor in the role of GM foods. ... There are not too many health risks except some people may be allergic to the foods and most of all the unknown affects of the GM foods. ... Also, the use of soybeans derivatives as food additives in the modern American diet have ensured that all U.S. consumers ha...

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4. GM Food: A Mixed Blessing

GM food can improve the quality and quantity of food so as to tackle the problem of starvation in the third world and meets the needs of the growing global population. ... GM food can boost the economy of the third world so that their standard of living can be raised. ... Someone may argue that the problem will be solved by building public awareness of GM food and labelling the food that is genetically modified. ... GM food is an inevitable result. ... There is a growing trend that the world becomes more dependant on the GM food and it really helps satisfying the increasing needs for food. ...

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5. GM Food - Friend or Foe?

Humans have been modifying their food for thousands of years. ... Since GM technology is so new and so poorly understood, GM food could have unpredictable effects on the environment and on our health. ... If genetic engineering changed food composition, they argued, it might lower the amounts of certain nutrients in food, such as fatty acids. ... However, controversies surrounding the risks of GM foods must be overcome. Consumers must be convinced that GM foods are safe and beneficial to human health and to the environment as well. ...

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6. Debate: That GM food is unsafe for human consumption

Madame Chairperson, Adjudicators, Members of the opposition, fellow team - mates, members of the floor As Sinead already informed you I aim to encourage you to dispel the myths surrounding GM food, which are no more than propaganda created by anti-GM activists. ... This is the root of the problem when it comes to public perception of GM Foods, the propaganda being spread about is powerful, convincing stuff but is in the majority of cases based on myths, rumours and misconceptions. ... Now, I am not so nave as to argue that GM is infallible in its current experimental stage; it has fla...

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7. GM

GM food, being a controversial topic, used to hit the headlines as often as IT and other hit issues before the Iraqi war. More often than not, the controversy revolves about should the world adopt GM food or crops as the future staple food. ... We should avoid consumption(thus cultivation) of GM food due to the potential dangers involved. ... Seen in the above stated arguments, no doubt that GM food may bring some light to the world. ... Hence, I would like to reiterate that I am against the cultivation of GM food. ...

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8. GM Foods

Controversial Issues over GM Foods Genetically modified foods are receiving quite a bit of attention in the media these days. ... Genetically modified foods or GM foods are "foods produced using plant or animal ingredients that have been modified using gene technology." ... Many of the arguments I have read lead me to believe there is presently no real threat that gm foods have on human health. ... Now I think it's necessary to give an understanding of just how prevalent gm foods are today. ... With this in consideration there has been no documented evidence of any significant health...

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9. The Benefits and Genetically Modified Foods

Those who oppose GM foods argue that they are unsafe, but on the other hand, people who advocate GM foods, suggest that they are safe and beneficial to humans. ... As we can see, GM foods have advantages in flavors over conventional foods. ... After explaining the four specific benefits on humans' eating caused by GM foods, I would restate the safety problem of GM foods. ... While as a matter of fact, people who are allergic to GM food can be allergic to other conventional food as well. ... That's why I'm clarifying the benefits of GM foods as above. ...

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