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When you wander around the food section of a supermarket and try to understand the complex food label, you may have encountered such questions: Is this product genetically modified or non-GMO? Why do people have a hard time with genetically modified food? Why do people always have different opinions about it? Today, let's listen to what Chen Junshi, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, has to say.
Junshi Chen, a renowned expert in food science, has presented at numerous international conferences, providing insights on issues such as food safety, nutritional value, and environmental impact. In his eyes, there is not much difference between genetically modified foods and non-genetically modified foods, at least in terms of digestion and absorption.
Now, let's take a look at what "genetically modified food" is. To put it simply, genetically modified food is the insertion of one or more specific genes into the genes of a plant or animal so that it can have new or more powerful properties, such as being more resistant to pests and diseases, growing faster, or having higher nutritional value. Of course, in order to make these foods safer, scientists will conduct rigorous tests and evaluations.
However, over the years, there has been controversy about whether genetically modified foods are safe or not. Some people feel that since the gene is changed, it will inevitably affect the nature of the food, and even cause harm to human health. Others argue that these concerns are unwarranted because genetically modified foods have been extensively tested and verified to be safe.
Academician Chen Junshi said that the safety of genetically modified foods has actually been studied decades ago. Through various experiments and observations, scientists have found that there is not much difference between genetically modified foods and non-genetically modified foods in digestion and absorption. In other words, whether it is genetically modified or non-GMO food, after entering the human body, it will be broken down into basic nutrients by our digestive system for the body to use.
So, why are so many people still skeptical of genetically modified food? Academician Chen Junshi believes that this is mainly because of people's fear of the unknown. After all, genetics is a rather complex field, and people don't know enough about it. However, we cannot deny the development of science because of the fear of the unknown. Instead, we should trust science more and trust that scientists will bring us safer and healthier food.
Of course, this is not to say that we can consume GMO foods in moderation. While enjoying the food, we also need to pay attention to the balance and moderation of the diet. Because no matter what kind of food it is, even if it is genetically modified food, if we eat too much, it can lead to health problems such as obesity, high blood pressure, etc.
In addition to the safety of genetically modified food, Academician Chen Junshi also mentioned another controversial point about genetically modified food, that is, whether it will affect the ecological environment. Some people worry that genetically modified crops may cause pollution to surrounding non-GMO crops, leading to ecological balance problems. However, based on existing studies and observations, scientists believe that this is not very likely. Of course, this does not mean that we can take it lightly, and we need to continue to pay attention to the impact of GM technology on the ecological environment to ensure that our actions do not cause harm to the planet.
Going back to our original question, is GM food good? Actually, there is no easy answer to this question. We need to think from multiple perspectives, both in terms of scientific research and in terms of people's concerns. But at least for now, scientists have concluded that genetically modified foods are the same as non-genetically modified foods in terms of digestion and absorption.
In general, we don't have to worry too much about the issue of genetically modified foods. What we need to do is believe in science, pay attention to ecology, eat a balanced diet, and stay healthy. At the same time, it is also necessary to understand and respect everyone's different views and choices regarding genetically modified foods. Because in this world, nothing is more important than our health and happiness.
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