Say No To GMOs
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Say No To GMOs By Aleksandra Boneva
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This is my remediation for my Project Three for my Composition Two (ENC 1102) class. I'm presenting it in the form of a powerpoint. I'm persuading my audience to say no to GMOs through educating them about the effects they may have on animals and human beings. The outcome I'm hoping for is for them to believe in the cause and join it. Joining would mean to avoid GMOs and spread the word to others. The presentation to this can be found at https://soundcloud.com/alexandra-a-boneva/say-no-to-gmos-presentation
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Say No To GMOsBy Aleksandra Boneva
GMOs: Introduction
Also known as genetically modified organisms
An organism or microorganism whose genetic material has been altered by means of genetic engineering
Found in food that the population consumes in large amounts
Why is genetic modification done?
It helps food grow faster which leads to..
More supply which leads to..
It being cheaper which leads to..
It being more accessible which can..
Help feed the world’s growing population including..
Those in need…
So, why say NO???
Not enough research to support that it is fully safe for human consumption
A lot of research showing detrimental effects in animals
Some research showing detrimental effects in humans
Tests done on animals
Tests done on animals
Tests were done on animals including, but not limited to:
oButterflies
o Sheep
oRats
oCows
o Pigs
Tests done on animals
Some of the genetically modified food they’ve consumed:
oCorn
oCotton
o Potatoes
o Tomatoes
Tests done on animals
Outcomes include:
oDeveloping cancerous cells
o Internal bleeding
o Infertility in females
o Sterility in males
oAnd…
The ultimate, fatality
The record is not fully clean
Some effects it’s had on humans:
oAllergies
o Immune deregulation
oAltered liver function
oChanges in pancreas, kidney and spleen
o Infertility in women
It even has effects on them
Infants and GMOs
Infants that have consumed genetically modified soy have been diagnosed with:
o Food allergies
oAsthma
oBehavioral problems
oCancer
So, what now??
Surf the net
But why? How will that help?
It will help:
o Educate yourself and join/choose groups and organizations
o Educate others and spread the word through e-mail or sharing posts
o Make a website or create a page
o Get more and more people to see it, which is key
The Non-GMO Project• An
organization that educates people about the effects GMOs have
• People can volunteer to help educate others
It is easy because…
It’s a personal choice
The knowledge is accessible
Knowledge leads to spreading the word and spreading the word leads to knowledge, which is an ongoing cycle
You have the freedom of choice, so you choose!
But remember, little changes really do make a difference.
