Genetic Engineered Food: Consumer Advocate

1.) What should the consumer know about genetically engineered foods?

• The consumer should know the risks and benefits of genetically engineered foods and the effects these foods will have on their health.

2.) What are the benefits of genetically engineered foods from the consumer's perspective?

• The benefits on genetically engineered foods in that they are healthier, more nutritious, and have a longer shelf life than normal food. Also this food can be grown faster increasing food supply and reducing its cost.

3.) What are the risks of genetically engineered foods from the consumer's perspective?

• Genetically engineered food's risks include unknown, and potentially harmful effects to humans

4.) Do these benefits outweigh the risks and why?

• The benefits compared to the risks of genetically engineered foods should be the consumers own opinion they should consider both the benefits of better food and its potentially harmful effects.

5.) Should genetically engineered foods be labeled?

• Genetically engineered food should be labeled in stores. This way the consumer will have a knowledgable choice on whether to buy this food or not.