Benefits of GMOS in our food

Genetically modified foods, otherwise known as GMOs, have changed the way that people view their food. Although genetic modifications have occurred throughout history with selective breeding and growing methods, scientific advances have allowed this practice to advance to the genetic level. In the modern GMO, plants can be resistant to specific pesticides and herbicides while becoming adaptive to changing environmental conditions.

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So what are the benefits of GMOs? According to the Office of Science at the U.S. Department of Energy, The benefits of genetically modified crops is a better quality taste, increased nutrients, resistance to disease and pests, and faster harvest of crops.

Genetically modified animals have certain genes inserted into their genomes so that they can produce ‘better’ milk, eggs, and meat. These animals also are expected to have a higher resistance to disease and overall better health, with better natural waste management. In theory, genetically modified crops and animals will also be more environmentally friendly because they conserve water, soil, and energy.This is also benefiting Society as we are consuming these genetically modified crops which has increased Nutrients needed for our bodies. Rice, for an example, feeds 50 percent of the world’s population, so genetically modifying rice to have more vitamin A would reduce vitamin A deficiency in the developing countries such as Africa.