Think of the first taste of a favorite snack. Imagine the initial burst of flavor. Imagine the anticipation of the next bite. The pleasure of the sensations on the tongue is exquisite. Everyone should have this experience. Now imagine that the foods that compromise the snack are never damaged by disease or crop failure. Imagine that there is enough food to supply all nations. Imagine that researchers and scientists can modify foods in such a way as to enable all to experience.
A genetically modified organism (GMO) is classified as any organism that has had its genetic material altered using genetic engineering techniques (Genetically modified food, 2003).The DNA of crops is often altered by adding a piece of DNA from bacteria or another crop to make the altered crop better in terms of allergens, nutritional value, or environmental effects (What is GMO, 2013). Because of the alteration, GMOs have long been a globally controversial topic. Some are concerned that the GMOs may cause multiple health problems; others argue that the GMOs not only provide food for the hungry but also research and developmental jobs for scientists around the world. Although risks have developed in GMOs, the opportunity for expanded food supply and for additional jobs outweighs …show more content…
Scientists claim to have found a connection between GMOs and allergies, especially those such as gluten intolerance (10 scientific studies, 2014). As the graph shows, food allergies in American children have steadily increased over the past decades. However, although the number of reported allergies has increased there is not proof that the elevation is attributed to GMOs.Though the consumption of GMOs had heightened, many other aspects of the American lifestyle have changed over the years, including eating habits, exercise habits, and the sedentary lifestyle brought about by the extended use of
A genetically modified organism (GMO) is classified as any organism that has had its genetic material altered using genetic engineering techniques (Genetically modified food, 2003).The DNA of crops is often altered by adding a piece of DNA from bacteria or another crop to make the altered crop better in terms of allergens, nutritional value, or environmental effects (What is GMO, 2013). Because of the alteration, GMOs have long been a globally controversial topic. Some are concerned that the GMOs may cause multiple health problems; others argue that the GMOs not only provide food for the hungry but also research and developmental jobs for scientists around the world. Although risks have developed in GMOs, the opportunity for expanded food supply and for additional jobs outweighs …show more content…
Scientists claim to have found a connection between GMOs and allergies, especially those such as gluten intolerance (10 scientific studies, 2014). As the graph shows, food allergies in American children have steadily increased over the past decades. However, although the number of reported allergies has increased there is not proof that the elevation is attributed to GMOs.Though the consumption of GMOs had heightened, many other aspects of the American lifestyle have changed over the years, including eating habits, exercise habits, and the sedentary lifestyle brought about by the extended use of