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 Medical 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. The tests showed that there was a higher rate of
Omega-3 in the blood stream. Omega-3 as a source in the blood stream
that flows to the heart and makes the blood flow smoother through
the veins and is a lot easier on the heart therefore producing a
longer lasting heart.
They can be helpful by producing a fuel named
biodiesel. This product is much safer for our environment because
its emissions are much less pollutant to the air. Biodiesel can help
our country in a very effective way but this is all part of
genetically modified soybeans.
From Energy Justice Network: Genetically
modified soybeans are making our atmosphere cleaner by producing
less emissions of pollution. Also it is a lot safer to burn
because it doesn’t have near as many toxins as regular diesel
fuel.
