Question

Do support required labeling of GMO foods? Why or why not? Give your reasoning. Do you buy organic foods? If so, which ones and why?

Answer 1

# when GMOs were introduced into the market in the 1990s, the federal government didn't require a label if a food product contained an ingredient that had been genetically modified.

# This legislation establishes a federal standard for labeling foods that have been made with genetically modified organisms.

# All food that is genetically engineered should be labeled, regardless of whether the GMO material is detectable, and disclosure statements should be made through labels with clear understandable terms. OTA identifies this as the best practice in GMO labeling.

• Toxicity. Genetically engineered foods are inherently unstable. ...
• Allergic Reactions. ...
• Antibiotic Resistance. ...
• Immuno-suppression. ...
• Cancer. ...
• Loss of Nutrition.

# A manufacturer creates GMOs by introducing genetic material, or DNA, from a different organism through a process called genetic engineering.

# Most currently available GMO foods are

plants, such as fruit and vegetables.

# All foods from genetically engineered plants on sale in the United States are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). They must meet the same safety requirements as traditional foods.

There is some controversy over the benefits and risks of GMO foods.
# the pros and cons of GMO crops, taking into account their potential effects on human health and the environment.

Cons

#main health issues associated with GMO foods are hotly debated. Research is ongoing.

# Manufacturers use genetic modification to give foods desirable traits. For example, they have designed two new varieties of apple that turn less brown when cut or bruised.

The reasoning usually involves making crops more resistant to diseases as they grow. Manufacturers also engineer produce to be more nutritious or tolerant of herbicides.

Crop protection is the main rationale behind this type of genetic modification. Plants that are more resistant to diseases spread by insects or viruses result in higher yields for farmers and a more attractive product.

Genetically modification can also increase nutritional value or enhance flavor.

All of these factors contribute to lower costs for the consumer. They can also ensure that more people have access to quality food.