In its broadest sense, a genetically modified organism (GMO) refers to an organism whose genetic material has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally. Genes change naturally, either by mating or by natural recombination. But in this case, genetic fragments are scientifically inserted into the DNA of another organism to transform its … Read more
Many children in America eat large amounts of junk food, and this can cause health problems. In fact, junk food is even sold in the vending machines of many schools. This debate is about the good and bad points for how junk food should be banned. Whether you believe junk food is unhealthy, or you … Read more
Should ‘factory farming’ be banned? All the Yes points: Factory farming is very cruel. Confinement to the point at which suffocation is commonplace is the … The meat produced by factory farming is cheap because it is of very low quality. It is ‘mechanicall… Factory farming sees animals as ‘products,’ ‘commodities’ for production and sale … Read more
We keep being told contradictory things about foods, particularly controversial foods that we like such as wine and chocolate. One minute they help us fight a disease and the next there is another headline saying they are bad for us in new ways – in this case depression. So on balance is chocolate good or … Read more
Would warning labels on food make people eat better? All the Yes points: Food labelling is an excellent way to make people eat better. People don’t want to become obese and… People are able to make rational decisions, once they’re given the relevant information. Take a loo… The information on a food-label can indeed be … Read more
It is well documented that healthy eating is extremely beneficial in keeping people healthy, preventing diseases like cancer, increasing life expectancy etc. As this is the case should healthy eating be made mandatory? It is much more likely that there would be legislation on school dinners than for all adults too, but suppose there was … Read more