Genetically Engineered Foods: Are They Really Helpful? Genetically engineered foods (GEFs) are a very controversial topic. Some think genetically modified foods better our society by providing pest, herbicide, disease, cold, and drought resistance. Nutrition and pharmaceuticals can also be added to the crops. Others think we're better without them. Genetically engineered foods greatly threaten the environment and its species. There are many economic concerns and unknown effects of crops. Although genetically engineered foods have many …
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…food that does not harm the environment and people. It would be better to grow crops the natural way than to risk thousands of peoples' lives for a few benefits. Works Cited Hosanky, David. (2001). "Biotech Foods." New York: The CQ Researcher Co. "The Campaign to Label Genetically Engineered Foods". The Campaign.org. http:// www.thecampaign.org/issues.php Whitman, Deborah B. (2000). "Genetically Modified Foods." Cambridge Scientific Abstracts. http://www.csa.com/hottopics/gmfood/oview.html