In recent news, the United States
Congress has voted down a law that
would require labels on all foods
that contained genetically modified
organisms
(
GMO).
Sometimes
people have a fear of these crops
when in fact there are many ways
that genetically modified organisms
are helpful.
The
American M e d i c a l
Association agreed with the
decision of the Senate
by stating, “there is no
scientific justification
for special labeling of
bioengineered foods,
as a Class, and that
voluntary labeling is without value
unless it is accompanied by focused
consumer education.”
Through the Illinois 4-H Clover
Project I conducted research to
educate the community about the
benefits of genetically modified
soybeans.
Genetically modified soybeans are
helpful in that they can produce a very
good amount of food. The soybeans
are not harmful; they are healthy for
you.
Soybeans are a form of protein
therefore it helps
strengthen
your
body. Proteins from
soybeans are found in
soymilk and tofu.
From the Journal of
the Academy of Nutrition
and Dietetics: the genetically
modified organisms should
have labels on the product for
safety reasons.
From
Biofortified:
genetically
modified soybeans can make you
healthier and live longer.
They have tested this with humans
and the outcome was outstanding.
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The benefits of Genetically
Modified Organisms
by Troy Rawlings
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