Future Innovations
The future of genetically modified organisms, especially those incorporated into food products, is greatly dependent upon the opinions, concerns, and approval of the consumers. The ethics of genetic engineering of food crops plays a huge role in the future of the industry and further development of the industry. To properly weigh the risks and benefits of GMOs, there is a rubric that that Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has produced. In order to determine the risks of genetic engineering, these questions must be asked: How does genetic engineering harm the environment and wildlife? How does it harm human health? Are there any socio-economic effects involved with this genetic engineering? Is there a possibility that the public consumers will mistrust the industry about mislabeled genetically modified foods? To determine the benefits, similar questions must be asked: Does this genetic engineering increase agricultural productivity? Are there benefits to the environment? Are there benefits to human health? If the risks outweigh the benefits, the future of GMO production is short. If the benefits outweigh the risks, though, the production of GMOs will most likely increase and the genetic engineering industry will continue to grow.
In the case study, the high fructose corn syrup that is in most Halloween candy is shown to cause weight gain. This would be considered a harm to human health. There are also benefits of the genetically modified corn, like its reduction in the need for pesticides, that result in its incorporation in high fructose corn syrup.
In the case study, the high fructose corn syrup that is in most Halloween candy is shown to cause weight gain. This would be considered a harm to human health. There are also benefits of the genetically modified corn, like its reduction in the need for pesticides, that result in its incorporation in high fructose corn syrup.
Genetically Modified Plants
Some sources claim that the future of GMOs is bleak. According to an indictment of glyphosate herbicide and genetically modified crops made by Professor Don Huber of Purdue University, the practice of genetic modification and use of herbicides is weakening plants and harming human and animal health. In his conclusion, he stated that the continuation of genetic modification in the future is only harming children and future generations.
GMOs have the potential to make foods taste better. For example they can be used to slow down the process of tomatoes ripening, thereby enhancing their flavor. GMOS can also be used to make food last long and to increase the amount of nutrients in crops, which will improve health and be used to fight off disease. Some believe they will even have the potential to increase antioxidants and other substances used to fight off cancer by neutralizing harmful free radicals in the body.
GMOs have the potential to make foods taste better. For example they can be used to slow down the process of tomatoes ripening, thereby enhancing their flavor. GMOS can also be used to make food last long and to increase the amount of nutrients in crops, which will improve health and be used to fight off disease. Some believe they will even have the potential to increase antioxidants and other substances used to fight off cancer by neutralizing harmful free radicals in the body.
Reasoning Behind Purchasing of Organic Products
As many worry about the future effects of GM food products, many have turned to organic foods. Although, there are many reasons behind the purchase of these organic foods, many just simply eat organic foods because they are healthier. Other top reasons for the purchasing of organic foods are to avoid pesticides, seeking more nutrition, and save the environment.
Larger Countries Inclined To Buy Nutritionally Enhanced Foods
Surveys have shown that the larger countries are the ones to see the need to buy nutritionally enhanced foods. Due to the higher yield of crops and the value they offer as opposed to organic crops. Countries like China and India are leading the movement towards buying nutritionally enhanced foods as they have the most people to feed. The true long-term effects of these decisions will not be seeing until the further in the future.
Halloween Candy that Contains GMO
As we move forward, things as simple as Halloween candies should be carefully looked into. Here you have a variety of Halloween candies which are given to children by the dozens on Halloween day, in these at least 10 GMO Ingredients are found which can be harmful. To top of the order you have Sugar from GMO sugar beets and High Fructose Corn Syrup which has been deeply discussed in this chapter. Although the day is seen as a fun day for many, parents should be more careful as to what exactly their children are having each Halloween and what can be the future effects of GMO's in the candies.
Caroline Wolf & Lauren Waters