The average American consumes about “193 pounds of genetically engineered food in a 12-month period. The typical American adult weighs 179 pounds.” (Sharp). Which means on average we are consuming our weight and some in GMO’s. What are GMO’s? A GMO is an organism whose genome has been altered by the techniques of genetic engineering so that its DNA contains one or more genes not normally found there. The problem society is facing is not knowing that they are consuming GMO’s because the government is failing to inform us about our foods. The government should give proper labeling and information on GMO’s so that the consumer can have the choice in whether they want to eat GMO’s or not.
Most people don’t know what GMO’s are, let alone the problems that they bring. Since GMO’s haven’t been around very long, there aren’t any long term studies that have been done. Most people would ask how the FDA could allow us to consume a product if there aren’t long term studies. Former Director of …show more content…
"In more than 60 countries around the world, including Australia, Japan and all of the countries in the European Union, there are significant restrictions or outright bans on the production and sale of GMOs" (“GMO Facts”). GMO’s are banned in these countries for multiple reasons. Israel does not let the production of GMO’s take place because they feel as though it goes against Jewish and other religions. They only allow the grain that has GMO’s to be sold there. The can feed the GMO’s to the livestock but nothing else. They are also cautious of the harmful effects of GMO ( ). If GMO’s are banned in over 60 countries why is it different for the US? Are we only trying to make money? Although many farmers would argue that it makes crops more abundant and cheaper; at what point is the quantity of food more important quality of