The Controversy Of Genetically Modified Food

Genetically modifying food has caused many controversy around the world for the way food has been modified. The food we eat is canned, fresh, and ready to be eaten. Most of the food has also been genetically modified. Although modifying food has been used for many years, many countries have not adapted or wanted to genetically modify their foods. Genetically modifying food is a good and bad thing, but there will always be different opinions about genetically modified food, but one thing is for sure, genetically modifying food will be happening more and more as time goes on.

Genetically modified food is also known as GM food. GM foods have had changes in its DNA. It has been modified and made by using genetic engineering methods that require

Although some people don’t even know that the food they eat is being modified a lot of them are against modifying food. Big companies have been modifying their products either to make them bigger or receive more or of a product. Genetically modifying food is not ethical because there are more people and facts against modifying foods. Apart from fact that people don’t know their food is being modified, many people want to be aware of what is in their food. In the United States, it is not required for companies to put labels if their product is genetically modified, which is a big issue and also farmers are using genetically modified seeds which can be dangerous because the seeds require the use pesticides. Pesticides can damage the human skin due to the harsh chemicals that can cause cancer. Many farm workers have and can be affected by the pesticides. Groups such as the pre organic group are against GM foods, overall these foods are dangerous and should not be

One reason is that the FDA makes sure to label any product that is genetically modified and can cause any allergic reaction. Also in developing countries these foods can help because scientist can create foods that can have more of that organism or food. It has also can be better than normal food because it can help with preventing cancer and cannot get you sick. Genetically modified foods like corn can be resistant to insects, herbicides, and increase lysine level for animal feeding. Other crops such as soybean, canola, potato, tomato, radicchio, alfalfa, sugar beet and much more can help with each trait. Genetically modified food can help with a lot of