Genetically Modified Foods

GMOs are the fastest growing subject in the history of the agricultural industry. Currently, the United States is the lead producer of GMOs, which are projected to increase in amount and variety in the future. (Broeders, De Keersmaecker, Roosens, 2012). There are many differing opinions regarding the positive and negative effects of GMOs. Anti-GMO campaigns suggest that because GMO plants are unnatural and have not evolved with the rest of mankind, we cannot digest them in a normal manner. In the future, it is believed these issues will only become more problematic. (B.M. Chassy, 2007) Additionally, there is a huge risk of the unknown of what GMOs can cause. The main issue of concern, as outlined by the World Health Organization (WHO), is allergenicity, caused by the mixing of genes (WHO, 2001). …show more content…
Foods produced without GMOs are looked at as healthier and safer. While that may not hold true, more and more Americans are believing it. The world is rapidly changing, so it makes sense that technology and agriculture will change with it. GMOs can be used as stockpile food for largely growing populations, especially those in poverty. In the first half of this century alone, global demand for food is expected to grow by about 70 percent (Bones, 2011). The MIT technology review shows that for farmers, the effects of the incoming climate change can be managed, but weather is becoming more unpredictable. In the coming years, GMOs can fix this issue and help fight malnutrition by producing more food than before (Wilcox,