Thoughts on genetically modified organisms/crops

[doppie]

I'm doing a paper on this topic. Just wondering what everyone's thoughts on genetically modified organisms/crops. If you could, please answer the following questions:

1. How often do you have corns or soybeans or cotton seed oil or foods containing these ingredients (such as corn cereal, corn chips, cake/pancake mix, granola bars, taco, veggie burger/regular burger, tortilla chips, hotdogs)?

2. Have you had gastrointestinal or cardiac problems?

3. Do you know if you have family history of gastrointestinal or cardiac problems?

4. If your favourite foods have "genetically modified" labels on them, would you still purchase them?

5. What is your thought on genetically modified food?

I know some questions might be sensitive, but this would really important and help me a lot.
Thanks for the help.

 

[Monique]

I don't think this questionnaire is appropriate, why do you need to know people's medical problems if you want to find out their opinion on GM organisms/crops.

 

[doppie]

I don't think this questionnaire is appropriate, why do you need to know people's medical problems if you want to find out their opinion on GM organisms/crops.

Some researchers have done experiments on laboratory animals feeding them solely GM crops; the animals seemed to have GI tract and cardiac symptoms. Of course, there would be other people arguing this was flawed because the laboratory animals lack other nutritions.

Because I propose to do a comparison studies between people eating mainly GM crops and those who don't eat the crops as often, I thought of doing a survey or questionnaire based on the results of previous studies...

If anyone has suggestions, I'm open...

Thanks for the help.

 

[Monique]

I'm sorry, but this is not how you do research. This is why there are so many useless association studies that contradict each other in their conclusions. In order to do a proper study you at least need to take into consideration all the known variables that could lead to GI tract/cardiac symptoms, you also at least need to accurately document the variable that you are trying to evaluate an association of. You simply cannot make a trivial questionnaire and think you will get reliable data out of it.

 

[LudusRex]

I have studied and conducted research on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and their potential impacts on human health and the environment. I understand that this is a complex and controversial topic, and I appreciate your interest in gathering diverse perspectives for your paper.

To answer your questions, I will provide my personal thoughts and opinions based on scientific evidence and my expertise in this field. However, I want to emphasize that there is no one definitive answer to these questions, and opinions may vary among individuals.

1. Personally, I consume foods containing corn or soybeans or cottonseed oil on a regular basis, as they are common ingredients in many processed foods. However, it is important to note that not all of these ingredients are genetically modified. It is estimated that about 92% of corn and 94% of soybeans grown in the US are genetically modified, but this may vary in other countries. It is always important to read labels and be informed about the source of the ingredients in our food.

2. I have not personally experienced any gastrointestinal or cardiac problems that I can attribute to GMO consumption. However, it is important to note that there is currently no conclusive scientific evidence linking GMOs to health problems in humans.

3. I do not have a family history of gastrointestinal or cardiac problems, but I am aware that these issues can have a genetic component. It is important for individuals to be aware of their family's medical history and consult with a healthcare professional if they have any concerns about their health.

4. I believe that individuals should have the right to know whether their food contains genetically modified ingredients and make informed choices based on their personal beliefs and values. However, I also believe that GMO labeling should be based on scientific evidence and not used as a fear-mongering tactic.

5. My overall thought on genetically modified food is that it has the potential to offer many benefits, such as increased crop yields and improved nutritional content. However, it is important to continue conducting thorough research and implementing strict regulations to ensure the safety of GMOs for human consumption and the environment.

I hope this response has been helpful for your paper. It is important to consider multiple perspectives and to continue educating ourselves on this complex topic. Thank you for considering my thoughts and best of luck with your paper.