The Importance Of Genetically Modified Foods
Most people do not even realize that the food they are eating on a daily basis is genetically modified. The majority of the food sold in all supermarkets has been genetically modified. In fact, an article written by Gary Hirshberg states that “genetically engineered soy makes up 90%-plus of the soybeans grown in the US”, and genetically engineered corn accounts for “roughly 85% of all corn” (Hirshberg Online). There are many controversial opinions on GMOs. Some people believe they are causing health fatalities and they cannot be trusted. However, there are also many opinions stating that GMOs are the same as any other foods on the market, and they pose no risks to our health. Genetically engineered foods are safe and nutritious. The amount of people who safely consume these foods greatly outweigh the few allergic reactions that are not proven to be directly caused by the GMOs. There are no new allergens that created from GMOs. The FDA regulates these foods and they are being constantly tested, test results regularly show that they are safe. Genetically modified are not any more risky than other foods on the market. …show more content…
Genetically engineered foods are required to be just as safe “as foods from traditionally bred plants.” The same safety standards are applied and used when testing food safety. There is a process through the FDA that allows genetically engineered plants to be reviewed before they are put out on the market (US Food and Drug Administration Online). So, the GMOs are being checked before they are being exposed to consumers. Genetically modified crops are not a brand new thing, people have been exposed to them “for the last 15 years” and “two trillion” genetically modified meals have been consumed safely, there is no evidence of any harm (Agricultural Biotechnology Council Online). Supermarkets have been filled with genetically modified foods for years, and humans are not getting sick from them. Genetically modified foods do not pose any threats. There is “no evidence that approved GMOs introduce any unique allergens or toxins into the food supply” (Wendel Online). There are no new problems arising from the consumption of GMOs, they are shown to be just as safe as any other foods on the market. Genetically modified foods are sufficiently tested, and results repeatedly show they are safe for human consumption. GMOs were first introduced back in 1996, and since then there have been abundant tests and studies that confirm safety. “59 countries conducted extensive scientific reviews”, and there have been “2,497 approvals” on different GMO traits (Monsanto Corporation Online). The tests are being run, and they aren 't finding anything suspicious. For example, over 1,700 studies were conducted by Italian researchers to test safety of the genetically modified foods, and there was absolutely no evidence found that GM foods cause harm to humans or animals (Wendel Online). Not only are genetically engineered foods being researched abroad, GM foods are also regularly monitored by the US Food and Drug Administration. There are safety standards that the foods must meet in order to be sold, and the FDA is responsible for reviewing the foods (US Food and Drug Administration Online). The FDA tests all foods, not only those that are genetically engineered, and all foods are required to meet the same requirements. Many people are concerned with the safety of genetically modified foods, stating that many allergic reactions and health issues arise from the consumption of GMOs. People have also argued that GMO safety tests are not reliable, and the results are not substantial evidence in order to trust that GMOs are safe. Back in 1994, the FDA approved the sale of Monsanto 's hormone, rBGH. This hormone is used to get cows to produce more milk. Scientists warned that greatly increased levels of a chemical hormone, “Insulin-Like Growth Factor (IGF-1), in the milk and dairy products of rBGH injected cows”, have the potential to cause serious illnesses such as “human breast, prostate, and colon cancer” (Cummins Online). A bill to ban genetically engineered foods is supported by “Legislator Lin Shu-fen,” and he/she states that studies have shown a correlation between “the consumption of GM
Most people do not even realize that the food they are eating on a daily basis is genetically modified. The majority of the food sold in all supermarkets has been genetically modified. In fact, an article written by Gary Hirshberg states that “genetically engineered soy makes up 90%-plus of the soybeans grown in the US”, and genetically engineered corn accounts for “roughly 85% of all corn” (Hirshberg Online). There are many controversial opinions on GMOs. Some people believe they are causing health fatalities and they cannot be trusted. However, there are also many opinions stating that GMOs are the same as any other foods on the market, and they pose no risks to our health. Genetically engineered foods are safe and nutritious. The amount of people who safely consume these foods greatly outweigh the few allergic reactions that are not proven to be directly caused by the GMOs. There are no new allergens that created from GMOs. The FDA regulates these foods and they are being constantly tested, test results regularly show that they are safe. Genetically modified are not any more risky than other foods on the market. …show more content…
Genetically engineered foods are required to be just as safe “as foods from traditionally bred plants.” The same safety standards are applied and used when testing food safety. There is a process through the FDA that allows genetically engineered plants to be reviewed before they are put out on the market (US Food and Drug Administration Online). So, the GMOs are being checked before they are being exposed to consumers. Genetically modified crops are not a brand new thing, people have been exposed to them “for the last 15 years” and “two trillion” genetically modified meals have been consumed safely, there is no evidence of any harm (Agricultural Biotechnology Council Online). Supermarkets have been filled with genetically modified foods for years, and humans are not getting sick from them. Genetically modified foods do not pose any threats. There is “no evidence that approved GMOs introduce any unique allergens or toxins into the food supply” (Wendel Online). There are no new problems arising from the consumption of GMOs, they are shown to be just as safe as any other foods on the market. Genetically modified foods are sufficiently tested, and results repeatedly show they are safe for human consumption. GMOs were first introduced back in 1996, and since then there have been abundant tests and studies that confirm safety. “59 countries conducted extensive scientific reviews”, and there have been “2,497 approvals” on different GMO traits (Monsanto Corporation Online). The tests are being run, and they aren 't finding anything suspicious. For example, over 1,700 studies were conducted by Italian researchers to test safety of the genetically modified foods, and there was absolutely no evidence found that GM foods cause harm to humans or animals (Wendel Online). Not only are genetically engineered foods being researched abroad, GM foods are also regularly monitored by the US Food and Drug Administration. There are safety standards that the foods must meet in order to be sold, and the FDA is responsible for reviewing the foods (US Food and Drug Administration Online). The FDA tests all foods, not only those that are genetically engineered, and all foods are required to meet the same requirements. Many people are concerned with the safety of genetically modified foods, stating that many allergic reactions and health issues arise from the consumption of GMOs. People have also argued that GMO safety tests are not reliable, and the results are not substantial evidence in order to trust that GMOs are safe. Back in 1994, the FDA approved the sale of Monsanto 's hormone, rBGH. This hormone is used to get cows to produce more milk. Scientists warned that greatly increased levels of a chemical hormone, “Insulin-Like Growth Factor (IGF-1), in the milk and dairy products of rBGH injected cows”, have the potential to cause serious illnesses such as “human breast, prostate, and colon cancer” (Cummins Online). A bill to ban genetically engineered foods is supported by “Legislator Lin Shu-fen,” and he/she states that studies have shown a correlation between “the consumption of GM