Essays on Gmo Food

With the advancements of technology expanding with time, the use of bioengineering in producing our food is no surprise. According to the Center for Food Safety, “92% of U.S. corn is genetically engineered, as are 94% of soybeans and 94% of cotton”, making it inevitable…

Abstract Genetically modified organism or GMO is an organism that has had its DNA altered or modified in some way through genetic engineering. In most cases, GMOs have been altered with DNA from another organism, be it a bacterium, plant, virus, or animal; these organisms…

Genetically modified organisms (GMO) are everywhere in this day in age, which is causing a lot of controversy. Some saying there are potential risk and others saying it’s a great way to protect and increase yields which cut cost. Commercial sale of genetically modified (GM)…

Everything is evolving. Not just humans and animals, but our food too. Some say it started way before humans even knew about genetics and how to alter genes. Decades before organisms began to be genetically modified, animals were indirectly modified through selective breeding. But now…

Did you know that most of the time you are consuming GMOs? In recent years, geneticists in order to make profit have replaced our diet with genetically altered foods, which have adversely affected human health and local communities. Being resistant to pesticides, GMOs are created…

Culinary Arts has faced several issues throughout the industry whether it’s cross-contamination, food safety, having to call back food, etc. One main issue in the United States is using pesticides and genetic modification in farms to produce fruits and vegetables. Farmers have been using both…

Genetically Modified Organism is a word that can be inspiring to some but frightening to others. In a world where genetic mutation is a part of the norm, GMOs are a necessity to modern day society whether people realize it or not. I believe that…

Food plays an important role in human’s life. Many people concern about the quality of the food that they consume every day. In the variety of market, there are different types of food which we can find the difference on its label. In order to…

It seems that in the last decade or so, an increasing number of Americans have made a conscious effort to lead healthier lifestyles. This is probably due to the abundant amount of research that supports the fact that balancing a healthy diet and an active…

It is true that when visiting any website with anti- GMOs, you’ll find very scary and alarming news about the dangers that GMO foods possess. So, it makes you wonder why we even allow this type of food to even be produced? These foods kill,…

Genetically modified foods are foods that have had their DNA altered in some way by insertion or deletion of genes to increase the survival or nutrition (Maghari, 2011). The debate surrounding this issue involves a range of facts and opinions concerning today’s world and that…

We all know what grocery shopping is like. We make our list and we head to the store. By the time we reach the aisles, we are faced with numerous products – all labeled with different things. The labels that tend to stick out in…

For centuries, human have been cultivating land for growth of crops, fruit, and vegetables that are produced for both our consumption and for the betterment of our health. People have always wanted crops that display characteristics which are ideal for both consumption and agriculture. However,…

Many people are concerned with eating GM foods. However, the FDA doesn’t require testing and labeling of these foods so you don’t know what you are eating. This conflict should be watched because people and countries could be majorly affected by GMOs. Research shows that…

Two Sides of the Same Coin The Impact of Technology on Our Food Supply According to Dosomething.org, an activist group, approximately 17% of Americans face hunger at some point; and poverty, not food shortage, is the leading cause (2017). While that may be the case…