Genetically Modified Food are Bad for Chinese Children Growth Yaozhu Li 05/04/2016
Genetically Modified Food Foods produced from organisms that have had specific changes introduced into their DNA using genetic engineering methods.
Genetically Modified Food in China Genetically Modified Food appeared in China since 1997. China imported 58.38 million tons genetically modified soybean in 2012.
Genetically Modified Food for Chinese Family and Society GMO have some benefits for society For most Chinese family, they still refuse GMO and try to avoid their children eating GMO.
Some Scientists Support GMOs They think it is actually good for Chinese children’s health. - eg: Golden Rice Project
Genetically Modified Food’s Safety Not Confirm The time span is too short to verify genetically modified food is safe.
Genetically Modified Food Threat Children Health Some children get sick after eating genetically modified food. children are more susceptible to allergies mother eat genetically modified food during pregnant period, the fetuses may get into mother’s womb then influence infant
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