Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are a very disputable and turbulent topic in the agricultural industry. The main focus points on the controversy of GMOs are whether foods that has been modified be labeled, the long term effects of GMOs on the human body and the environment, the impact of GMO crops for farmers, the regulation of GMOs by the government and the role of GMO crops in fighting hunger. Genetically modified cash crops such as soybeans, canola, cotton, and corn are in demand by farmers.
Genetically engineered seeds have many benefits. For example, they make changes designed to increase a crop's resistance to insects, tolerance to herbicides, heat, cold, or drought and increased crop yield. Scientists also have the ability to …show more content…
As a result, these enhancements allow these foods to be a primary source for nourishment. An example of increased GM foods is the pink pineapple. It was recently approved for import by the United States. The pink pineapples contain the tomato-based pigment lycopene, which is a antioxidant that might help prevent cancer. Another candidate for incorporation into GM foods, are omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. This particular compound is essential in early childhood brain development. These formulas are abundant in cold-water fish, such as salmon, tuna and halibut. The downfall of marine fisheries added to the concern of mercury contamination, GM plants that create omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids would benefit consumers, and could buy much needed time for the fish population to become stable …show more content…
Currently, the FDA does not require the labeling of GM foods. However, there are a set of voluntary guidelines for companies that do choose to label foods as non-GMO. The basis for these guidelines is mainly for the purpose of companies marketing their products as not bioengineered. This is where programs like the Non-GMO Project come into the picture. Food manufacturers that participate Non-GMO Project display their process to show the consumer that their product is all natural. This allows manufacturers to make non-GMO claims in compliance with current federal
Genetically engineered seeds have many benefits. For example, they make changes designed to increase a crop's resistance to insects, tolerance to herbicides, heat, cold, or drought and increased crop yield. Scientists also have the ability to …show more content…
As a result, these enhancements allow these foods to be a primary source for nourishment. An example of increased GM foods is the pink pineapple. It was recently approved for import by the United States. The pink pineapples contain the tomato-based pigment lycopene, which is a antioxidant that might help prevent cancer. Another candidate for incorporation into GM foods, are omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. This particular compound is essential in early childhood brain development. These formulas are abundant in cold-water fish, such as salmon, tuna and halibut. The downfall of marine fisheries added to the concern of mercury contamination, GM plants that create omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids would benefit consumers, and could buy much needed time for the fish population to become stable …show more content…
Currently, the FDA does not require the labeling of GM foods. However, there are a set of voluntary guidelines for companies that do choose to label foods as non-GMO. The basis for these guidelines is mainly for the purpose of companies marketing their products as not bioengineered. This is where programs like the Non-GMO Project come into the picture. Food manufacturers that participate Non-GMO Project display their process to show the consumer that their product is all natural. This allows manufacturers to make non-GMO claims in compliance with current federal