Investigation One very relevant topic in the United States as well as the world is organic food versus non-organic

food. Many people are making the switch to organic food because of heath scares caused but non-organic, GMO, and processed food. The definition of organic (of food or farming methods) is produced or involving production without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents. Chemical fertilizers, pesticides, GMOs and other artificial agents have shown to cause cancer, obesity, heart disease, digestive issues, as well as a slew of other things. GMO stands for genetically modified organism. A genetically modified organism is an organism whose genetic material has been altered by genetic engineering. GMO corn, for example, has been altered to resist certain fungi and bacteria, grow bigger, as well as some other alleged benefits. However, these modifications have caused there to be little nutrients in the corn and renders it a pretty much worthless starch. GMO corn is popular because it is cheap, easy to grow, high yields, and it can be used as a fill for plethora of processed foods. Chemical pesticides leach in to the food that they are sprayed on. Contrary to popular belief you cannot wash away every trace of pesticide from the tap or even with soap. Artificial Agents (such as flavorings, preservatives, colors, etc.) are difficult for the body to process since they do not occur naturally. The hormones and antibiotics feed to animals can cause precious puberty as well other endocrine and overall heath issues. Many people believe that GMO foods are the key to a more stable society and less of a hunger crisis. The United States has reached out to countries like Zambia by giving them GMO corn meal. Despite needing food to survive, the Zambian government is skeptical about the GMOs. Many countries in Europe ban GMO foods and their markets have a much wider range of options in organic food. The United States and Europe have gone back and forth on the choice to donate GMO foods to needy countries with the U.S. trying to accuse Europe of not wanting to help the less fortunate. Works Cited "A Collaborative Initiative Working to Ensure the Sustained Availability of Non-GMO Options." The NonGMO Project RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Feb. 2014. <http://www.nongmoproject.org/>. Cummings, Claire H. "Sources and Resources for Claire Hope Cummings Essay: "Ripe for Change: Agriculture's Tipping Point"" Worldwatch Institute. N.p., July-Aug. 2006. Web. 21 Feb. 2014. <http://www.worldwatch.org/node/4123>. Gillis, Justin. "Debate Grows Over Biotech Food." Google Drive Viewer. N.p., 30 Nov. 2003. Web. 21 Feb. 2014. <https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnx0b29mbHllbHl8Z3g 6MjUzY2JlODJjYzNiOTA0OQ>. Goldschmidt, Vivian. "12 Dangerous And Hidden Food Ingredients In Seemingly Healthy Foods." 12 Dangerous And Hidden Food Ingredients In Seemingly Healthy Foods. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Feb. 2014. <http://saveourbones.com/12-dangerous-ingredients/>.