Genetically Modified foods
The topic of genetically modified foods is one of great controversy and is surrounded by many pros and cons. At the center of this topic is how genetically modified foods or GMF’s as they are often referred to are produced and what actually is done in the process of creating these foods, and how accurate are the labels the manufactures of these genetically modified foods are when they finally reach the hands of the consumers. Many people would argue that genetically modified foods are beneficial, focusing on the argument that genetically modified foods can feed a lot of people and feed people in countries that don’t have access to foods that are rich in nutrients and the increased self-life and heartiness of these …show more content…
I believe that the following issues need to be addressed and answered before these foods are accepted as a safe means of feeding the general population. The following are all valid areas of concern. First, the research on the long-term effects of genetically modified foods is limited. Second, genetically modified foods may be linked to allergies, antibiotic resistances and even cancer. The first concern can only be addressed by time and research. The second area of concern will also be answered over time but I believe that the information that has been collected to date is strong enough to support my agreement that genetically modified foods are not safe in the long term. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention shows the food allergies in children under the 18 years of age have increased; from 3.4% between 1997 and 1999 to 5.1% between 2009 and 2011. The process for genetically modifying foods includes changing some of the proteins. For example in the mid 1900’s researchers studied genetically modified soybeans and found the protein from brazil nuts was added to the soybeans thus causing more allergic reactions in people with nut allergies and because of the studies these soybeans
The topic of genetically modified foods is one of great controversy and is surrounded by many pros and cons. At the center of this topic is how genetically modified foods or GMF’s as they are often referred to are produced and what actually is done in the process of creating these foods, and how accurate are the labels the manufactures of these genetically modified foods are when they finally reach the hands of the consumers. Many people would argue that genetically modified foods are beneficial, focusing on the argument that genetically modified foods can feed a lot of people and feed people in countries that don’t have access to foods that are rich in nutrients and the increased self-life and heartiness of these …show more content…
I believe that the following issues need to be addressed and answered before these foods are accepted as a safe means of feeding the general population. The following are all valid areas of concern. First, the research on the long-term effects of genetically modified foods is limited. Second, genetically modified foods may be linked to allergies, antibiotic resistances and even cancer. The first concern can only be addressed by time and research. The second area of concern will also be answered over time but I believe that the information that has been collected to date is strong enough to support my agreement that genetically modified foods are not safe in the long term. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention shows the food allergies in children under the 18 years of age have increased; from 3.4% between 1997 and 1999 to 5.1% between 2009 and 2011. The process for genetically modifying foods includes changing some of the proteins. For example in the mid 1900’s researchers studied genetically modified soybeans and found the protein from brazil nuts was added to the soybeans thus causing more allergic reactions in people with nut allergies and because of the studies these soybeans