GMO Labelling on Food Packages
The paper is based on the need for labelling genetically modified food items in the packages. GMO food products are a by-product of genetic engineering. Although genetic modification comes with the sole benefit of early maturity and great harvests, it has shortcomings related to health risks. The argumentative essay presents detailed information on the effects of genetic modification thus advocating for mandatory labelling to give individuals an opportunity to choose what they wish to eat is essential. The paper will be based on the provided sources.
Byrne, D. Pendell, & G. Graff. Labelling of Genetically Modified Foods. 7 May 2020. https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/nutrition-food-safety-health/labeling-of-genetically-modified-foods-9-371/. Accessed 6 May 2010.
The article by Byrne, Pendell, & Graff discusses the topic of labelling genetically modified foods. The article acknowledges the fact that the topic of labelling of genetically modified foods continues to elicit heated debates within the United States and across the world. The article discusses the pro and cons of mandatory labelling as well as the basic issues that have to be considered when advocating for mandatory labelling of genetically modified foods. Byrne, Pendell, & Graff are researchers from Colorado State University and the article is considered as a property of the said university. The paper is devoid of biases because it touches on the pros and cons sides of genetic engineering as well as the pros and cons of mandatory labelling of GMO products. The article is quite useful in arguing out the importance of mandatory labelling of GMO products because it presents both arguments and counterarguments.
Schnell, Jaimie, et al. “A comparative analysis of insertional effects in genetically engineered plants: considerations for pre-market assessments.” Transgenic Research 24.1 (2015): 1-17
The article by Jaimie et al discusses the science behind genetic engineering. The comparative study analyses the insertion effects in genetically engineered plants and the considerations of pre-market assessments. The primary focus of the comparative analysis is on the effects of insertion in crop genetic engineering. Additionally, the effects that DNA proteins used in genetic engineering are equally discussed. Due to the effects that the comparative study delves into, the study addresses the need for considering pre-market assessments before presenting them to the consumers. The authors are recognized as they engage in studies for some of the best online databases. The article belongs to Springer link and it has 63 citations. The comparative study is effective as it is based on results. I feel that the article does not have any biases and because it is based on scientific facts. The article is important because it describes some of the effects of the DNA protein that is essential in genetic engineering
Scott, S. E., Inbar, Y., & Rozin, P. (2016). Evidence for absolute moral opposition to genetically modified food in the United States. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 11(3), 315-324.
The article by Scott, Inbar & Rozin lays down some of the evidence for moral opposition of genetically modified foods within the United States. According to the article, there are significant health risks associated with the consumption of genetically modified foods. To the researchers, it is important to morally oppose the sale of GMO products because of the associated health risks. The authors of the article are known publishers for Sage journals. So far, the article has been cited by 121 individuals. The paper is devoid of any biases because it presents scientific facts to back the arguments on the reasons for the moral opposition of genetically modified foods. The article is essential because it helps me in supporting the argument on the need for mandatory labelling of genetically modified foods to give individuals an opportunity to choose what they would wish to eat. The health risks discussed in the article create a reason for the need for labelling GMO foods.
Wunderlich, Shahla, and Kelsey A. Gatto. “Consumer perception of genetically modified organisms and sources of information.” Advances in Nutrition 6.6 (2015): 842-851.
The article by Wunderlich, Shahla & Gatto talks about the perception of consumers on genetically modified organisms and their sources of information. The article focuses on how misinformed some of the consumers are regarding genetically modified organisms and how they are used in the production of food items. According to the study, the knowledge of genetic engineering has improved whereas the knowledge of the consumers has not changed in a long time. The authors of the researcher are recognized by the American Society of nutrition and they write on behalf of the body. Currently, the article has 111 citations. The article is important because it supports my argument on the need for mandatory labelling of GMO products as it highlights some of the health risks associated with the use of the foods. Mandatory labelling gives an individual the opportunity to make choices on the types of food that they wish to consume.