What is the benefit of the modification? Because the GM tomatoes can remain fresh longer they have time to ripen in the sun before picking, resulting in a better tasting tomato! 4. Three advantages of genetically modified foods Longer lasting foods can be more easily transported, Having extra vitamins in food help poor people from becoming malnourished or going blind, and the insecticides inside some genetically modified plants keep farmers from having to spray the whole place down with toxic wastes, and they also 5. A counter argument to one of the disadvantages of genetically modified food Some antibiotics can be transferred to humans and make it harder for us to fight infections, genetically modifying foods could potentially put farmers out of work, and some important insects could be at risk because of the insecticides in foods.
At this time, there are still a lot of things unknown about GMOs and how it affects humans and the environment and going organic is the best option right now. Genetically modifying our food does have its advantages. The human population relies on food. If there is less food, the population declines, if there is more food, the population grows. This has happened throughout history.
An issue within the food industry is safe food handling practices. Kudler Fine Foods sells meat, produce and dairy products that could cause illnesses among the customer’s if these products were to be contaminated or stored improperly. Meats are suppose to be kept separate, surfaces where the meat is handled need to be cleaned and disinfected before switching meats to prevent cross contamination. Many of these products need to be stored at a certain temperature and packaged appropriately. This is an ethical issue simply because cross contamination and improper storage could cause people to get sick.
Instead of profiting from a high yield the producers will lose customers because of their anxiety towards the foreign milk. Hypothetically the producers would have benefited from the advancement, but realistically, nations worldwide would want a guarantee that their people are not going to be harmed. It is natural for people to be scared of change, and the fear of genetically altered food is a prime example of
Dear Senator, In less than two decades, genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have replaced our diet with genetically ajusted foods, which can affect human health. GMOs are resistant to pesticides, and is created by splicing genes that are combined through genetic engineering, smething nature cant do instantly. Consuming these genetically, processed foods can lead to increased risk of diseases and even cancer. Most of the time we do not realize that we are eating these harmful toxins as they are infused in our food without our knowledge. While traditional farming choose to grow organic produce and struggle to keep their businesses alive.
Sources and emotional appeals are effective techniques to use but the reasoning behind it all is the most important. Knowing this, the creators of Food, Inc. used numerous statistics that not only support their argument but have the power to successfully persuade. There is a mixture of inductive and deductive reasoning in these facts which gives the audience free-will to interpret them in a way that is still advantageous towards the documentary’s argument. An example of deductive reasoning in the film would be the quote about Kevin’s Law: “Kevin’s Law would give back the USDA the power to shut down plants that contained contaminated meats.” Which in conclusion, suggests that there should be something done to push this law to be passed. There were many examples of inductive reasoning, such as the one above.
Wyatt Hinze Period 4 GMOs GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) are the product of the human race trying to keep up with the growing number of people needing food and are made to increase productivity and harvest. They are created from scientists Changing the DNA of said organisms so they are more resistant to diseases and pests. For example the roundup ready soybeans created by the Monsanto corporation are resistant to roundup and if you have seen the movie Food Inc. you know some of the effects this has had. As a consumer I think GMOs should be labeled because we do not know what the effects of them to the environment and our bodies. They could destroy an ecosystem or cause genetic mutations in humans or make us into super
Certain genetically modified items can cause allergic reactions to child and even adults if not given the details to what has been inserted in their food. Many of the food being genetically modified are not even on the shelves yet due to the fact that they may not be consumer friendly and also because they haven’t had proof that items such as “Disease Resistance” or “Cold Tolerance” haven’t yet proven that they actually work and will help make an improvement in the future. If genetically modified food where to work and items such as “Disease Resistance, Cold Tolerance, Herbicide and Drought Tolerance” were to work the way our food is currently being produced and sold would shoot through the roof! Hercide Tolerance would garuntee that the crop will not be effected or damaged by a destructive weed. Drought tolerance would allow plants to grow in non-habitual areas, such as growing corn in an area
The different attitudes of consumers were examined, they were general preference, labeling, banning, and intention to purchase, consume them at lower prices, the proximity of the genetic modification to the final product, and the nutritional category of the food products. The author from his readings describes that uninformed customers are generally and significantly more sensitive to information from third parties and other interested parties than consumers who had previous beliefs and are mostly unaffected. The authors also identified that consumer’s perceptions and trust on the government, biotechnology companies along with their trust in science are also influential factors in deciding on their attitudes towards GM foods. The literature review has also showed that political perception and economic conditions, traditions and change of market structure also affect perception of GM
Introduction Food is any substance or materials eaten or drunk to provide nutritional support for the body or for pleasure. Our everyday meal contains so many kinds of foods, and we don’t know half of their origins, or contents. Many foods today are genetically modified or altered to make it tastier, or long lasting. These foods are not always healthy, so we should think before eating them. Let us see what they are.