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Gmos Logan Manes (Benefits (Cheaper to grow GMO products (th (5), "…
Gmos Logan Manes
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Concerns
Less flavor
“The first GMO sold in stores was the FlavrSavr tomato. It did not taste very good, so it was taken away” (Newsela).
Stat:"...consumers were shown savoring the taste of the tomato when in fact it had little taste at all" (Planet Natural)
May have allergens
"BT toxin, designed to kill pests that eat crops, caused allergies and other responses” (Genetically Modified Foods).
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Stat:"Several animal studies indicate serious health risks associated with genetically modified (GM) food (AAEM 2009),” including infertility, immune problems, accelerated aging, faulty insulin regulation, and changes in major organs and the gastrointestinal system" (Institute for responsible technology)
Animal harm
"Monsanto is the world’s top producer of GMO seeds, which are designed to resist the toxic weedkiller RoundUp, also sold by Monsanto. As a result, the use of toxic herbicides like Roundup has increased 15 times since GMOs were introduced” (Green peace).
Stat:"Pesticide use has increased by 404 million pounds from the time genetically engineered crops were introduced back in 1996." (Green Peace)
CLAIM: One positive effect of Gmos is that GMOs' have special vitamins that can help whoever eats it.
Quote: "As of 1999, 43 countries had vitamin A supplementation programs for children under 5; in 10 of these countries, two high dose supplements are available per year, which, according to UNICEF, could effectively eliminate VAD" (Wikipedia).
Counterclaim: Sure engineers can make them healthier, but I think that the main problem would be allergens. There could be foods that people are allergic to and are mixed into other fruits and vegetables.
I agree with you but most companies have labels on what is in the food so people don't die when eating food.
CLAIM:One concern is that some Gmos might kill people who are allergic or some gmos might be poisonous.
"BT toxin, designed to kill pests that eat crops, caused allergies and other responses” (Genetically Modified Foods).
Counterclaim: It is true that some of the foods that are genetically modified can probably cause people to be very ill but they can also eat other genetically modified foods that can help them get better.
Yes I agree with you but some foods are designed to be pest resistant. This mean even though it might not hurt humans', but it might hurt birds and other animals because of the pesticides in them.
