The Health Risks of Genetically Modified (GMO) Foods Jack Olmsted
The Health Risks of Genetically Modified short presentation.
The Institute for Responsible Technology is a world leader in educating policy makers and the public about genetically modified (GM) foods and crops. This fully-scripted PowerPoint can be powerful presentation tool to share online, in front of groups or one-on-one with a laptop, tablet, smartphone or paper printout.
http://www.responsibletechnology.org/resources/powerpoint-presentation-on-gmos
The Health Risks of Genetically Modified (GMO) Foods Jack Olmsted
The Health Risks of Genetically Modified short presentation.
The Institute for Responsible Technology is a world leader in educating policy makers and the public about genetically modified (GM) foods and crops. This fully-scripted PowerPoint can be powerful presentation tool to share online, in front of groups or one-on-one with a laptop, tablet, smartphone or paper printout.
http://www.responsibletechnology.org/resources/powerpoint-presentation-on-gmos
THIS PRESENTATION IS MAINLY ON THE EFFECTS, AVAILABILITY, STATUS, SAFETY, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPORTANCE OF GM CROPS IN MODERN LIFE. IT WILL HELP MANY STUDENTS TO STUDY ON THIS TOPIC IN FUTURE.
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Genetically Altered Organisms 8
Regulations on Genetically Altered Organisms
Juanita Johnson
ENG 215: Research and Writing
Professor Danny Meadows
November 27, 2016
The use of genetically modified organisms (GMO’s) has been the center of many debates in recent years. While GMO’s have the potential to do great things, concerns arise over the risk involved. The United States (U.S.) is the largest grower of GM crops in the world, but unlike many other countries, there are no federal regulations on how we deal with genetically altered plants and animals. Federal laws are already in place that protects consumers by requiring that companies correctly label foods. I believe GMO’s should be included on food labels as well. Furthermore, many of our citizens do not know that GMO’s are already being used in our food. Putting all legalities aside, not informing people that they are purchasing GMO’s has an unethical air to it. There is no need to take away people’s choice in the matter by keeping them in the dark. Whether for or against GMO’s, at the very least, people should be able to make their own educated decisions about the foods they consume.
When I found out that GMO’s have been used in our foods for many years, I was angry and outraged. I felt like a guinea pig in a science experiment, unknowingly a participant in determining what side effects GMO’s may or may not have on people. I was asking myself “Where was I when these decisions were made?” I wasn’t exactly sure what a genetically modified organism entailed, and that was a major cause of my frustrations. At the time, “genetically modified” sounded like some crazy science experiment done to food. Not an appetizing term at all.
Regardless of whether or not GMO’s are labeled, it is best to educate yourself as to what they are. Closely related species can crossbreed, or have genes exchanged that create a plant that has traits of both parent species. When you genetically alter an organism, you are taking genes from one species and inserting it into an entirely different species. An example would be a study where a cow’s milk-producing genes were added into pigs DNA, in addition to genes that would help piglets digest the milk. But some crazy scientist had to take it a little further. There was a Chinese experiment done where jellyfish genes were inserted into pig DNA, and the result was glow in the dark piglets (Bodeen, 2008). Experiments like this seem very unnecessary.
Conversely, GM foods do in fact have many valuable benefits, such as increasing farming yields, vaccination by food, and even growing food in places that usually cannot support crops. There are so many countries in the world who's people suffer because the land cannot support crops. Vaccination by food has the potential to help millions and millions of people. Genetic engineering can improve the quality and life of a plant by allowing i ...
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2. WHAT ARE GMOS?
Genetically Modified organisms, often
called genetically engineered (GE). The
correct scientific term is “transgenics.” This
is a process whereby the genes of one
species are inserted into another species.
For the purposes of this initiative, the term
does not include hybrids, selective
breeding, grafting or MAS (Marker Assisted
Selection).
3. Proponents
Proponents claim that genetically modified (GM)
crops:
are safe to eat and more nutritious
benefit the environment
reduce use of herbicides and insecticides
increase crop yields, thereby helping farmers and
solving the food crisis
create a more affluent, stable economy
are just an extension of natural breeding, and
have no risks different from naturally bred crops.
4. Opponents
However, a large and growing body of scientific
research and on-the-ground experience indicate
that
GMOs fail to live up to these claims. Instead, GM
crops:
can be toxic, allergenic or less nutritious than their
natural counterparts
can disrupt the ecosystem, damage vulnerable
wild plant and animal populations and harm
biodiversity
5. Opponents
increase chemical inputs (pesticides, herbicides)
over the long-term
deliver yields that are no better, and often worse,
than conventional crops
cause or exacerbate a range of social and
economic problems
are laboratory-made and, once released, harmful
GMOs cannot be recalled from the environment.
6. Human Guinea Pigs?
“There were no human trials conducted
before Genetically Modified crops were
introduced into the U.S. food supply. The
health effects of most GM food products
have never been fully tested.”
http://labelgmos.org
7. Eating an Insecticide?
“Genetically Modified Corn is regulated by
the Environmental Protection Agency as an
Insecticide. It has been genetically modified
to produce pesticides in its own tissue. [
EPA Pesticides]”
http://labelgmos.org
9. POLL
Should Belizean authorities permit the
cultivation of Genetically Modified corn
and other such genetically-engineered
agricultural produce here?
Options:
YES
NO
10. POLL
Should Belizean authorities permit the
cultivation of Genetically Modified corn
and other such genetically-engineered
agricultural produce here?
Options:
YES
NO
