Health Risks in Genetically Modified Foods
The consumption of genetically engineered foods has made people begin to ask questions about the effects they may or may not have on animal and human health. From the results of studies done on animals, it is hard to determine if humans will have similar reactions because of the differences in immune systems. These studies show evidence that genetically modified foods and ingredients have caused adverse effects in animals, but there are few studies that observe the effects in the human body. However, people make assumptions about the effects in humans based on myths and opposition to the topic itself. Scientific literature that is backed up by professional studies and sources may help us to discover the true problems of genetically modified organisms in human health.
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The Labeling InitiativeIn State legislatures across the United States, there have been bill proposals that have been tried (few passed, most defeated) in order to mandate the labeling of foods that are genetically modified or contain genetically altered ingredients. Click Learn More to see a chart that names bill numbers, titles, states they were tried in, and whether they passed or failed.
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Effects on TradeGenetically altered foods have caused a broad range of skepticism over imports and exports of genetically modified agricultural commodities. As the controversy and arguments of the situation grow, the more countries begin to question GMO use in their food supply and in the food supply for trade. Click Learn More to read about the advantages and disadvantages of GMO in trade.
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