The study on the attitudes of people with different ages towards transgenic food

With the rapid development of contemporary society, increasing number of people begin to pay attention to whether the food they eat are healthy enough. Under such considerable population, the traditional method of growing crops becomes inadequate to meet the needs of the population. As a consequence, scientists invent a new way to grow food called genetic modification. This paper is to investigate the attitudes of people with different ages to GM foods. In order to reach that goal, it conducts a questionnaire survey in Tianjin, China. Serving as the results, the data gathered show that a large part of population older than 40 have a skeptical attitude toward transgenic food and, on the contrary, most of the people younger than 40 hold an optimistic attitude toward the future of transgenic food. In conclusion, the development of GM foods are promising in this city.

Looming of Ecological Toxinology

: Ecological and environmental management are key factors governing the sustainable development of society. For years, persistent and severe problems have been occurred in many aspects that have greatly influenced the environment with the rise of economy and technology worldwide. Although efforts have been made to reduce the pollutants, it remains a substantial problem to be solved due to the lack of knowledge in ecological toxinology. In this review, we will begin with several ecological disasters happened in past decades, originated from toxic pollutants, human activity, venomous species and deadly virus. By exemplifying the long-lasting influence and cause of these biological events, extensive warning and social recognition will hopefully be promoted. Further, in a more academic view, this review will also propose new thinking on some public concerns, such as the unexpected prevalence of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), transgenic food and beyond. Finally, by combining the ongoing advances in techniques, ways to make a reasonable use of these bio-toxins will be approached, which may help to balance the relationship of environment, human life and economic development.

Demographics Factors Associated with Housewives' Attitude towards Transgenic Food Products in Yazd

Background: In the last two decades, genetic engineering has led to the production of genetically modified or transgenic products in the world using the modern biotechnology. However, accepting such products by consumers is still in doubt with respect to their negative effects on the environment and human health. Thus, the present study aimed to evaluate the attitude of housewives in Yazd towards transgenic food products. Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 500 housewives in Yazd in 2018 by cluster-random sampling method. In order to collect the study data, a two-part questionnaire (demographic and attitude) was applied. The data were analyzed by SPSS software version 18 using descriptive statistics and ANOVA test. Results: The mean and standard deviation of the participants' attitude toward transgenic food products was 19.24 ± 4.92. The participants' attitude scores were significantly different considering the participants' reading the food label and education level (P < 0.05). Half of the studied women reported that they have received their information on transgenic food products through television and radio. Conclusion: Regarding the misconceptions in people with lower levels of education and those who do not read the food labels, culture promotion is necessary. Moreover, provision of scientifically proven trainings on the advantages and disadvantages of transgenic products seems to be essential in order to develop a proper attitude in housewives in Yazd.

DIREITO EMPRESARIAL X DIREITO À ALIMENTAÇÃO: ALIMENTO TRANSGÊNICO E FOME

RESUMO A presente pesquisa objetivou apresentar um enfoque paralelo entre a erradicação da fome e o direito humano fundamental à alimentação, como principal necessidade básica de países periféricos, diante dos alimentos transgênicos produzidos. Não se pode olvidar da importância do comércio, ora originado também pelo excedente de produção de alimentos, e da livre iniciativa, como economia democrática atrelado ao desenvolvimento sustentável e ao desenvolvimento econômico da agricultura. A metodologia utilizada nesta pesquisa foi o método dialético/dedutivo; quanto aos meios a pesquisa foi a bibliográfica e, quantos aos fins, qualitativa, de forma multidisciplinar, analisando a doutrina, legislação e jurisprudência. A propriedade, ora instrumento integrador para distribuição de terras, através da Reforma Agrária, e a sua inclusão no ordenamento jurídico, visto que o Estado sempre foi o latifundiário principal. A influência da Constituição Federal de 1988 que incluiu como seus fundamentos a dignidade da pessoa humana que consubstancia na erradicação da pobreza e o desenvolvimento nacional, como objetivos fundamentais. Ressaltando, ainda, a livre iniciativa no capítulo da Ordem Econômica e Financeira. Desdobrando tais normas constitucionais, surge a Lei de Biossegurança Nacional. Refletindo, também, a importância da livre iniciativa para o desenvolvimento econômico e eliminação das desigualdades sociais, advertindo a utilização dos alimentos transgênicos, vislumbrando cuidados o meio ambiente natural e suas formas, assim como a saúde do homem. Concluiu-se que a concretização da felicidade do homem só se faz com justiça social. O advento da Biotecnologia com os alimentos transgênicos para salvação da população do pavor da fome que se assolava no mundo, diante da superpopulação. Os perigos da utilização dos alimentos transgênicos pela falta de informação adequada para os consumidores, dos seus efeitos colaterais. Visando, assim, somente o lucro, deixando um desenvolvimento econômico falso, insegurança alimentar e manutenção da pobreza. Deve-se, portanto, alinhar o desenvolvimento econômico e o desenvolvimento sustentável, ora direitos humanos fundamentais. Imperiosa a manutenção da espécie humana, posto que o direito à alimentação é direito fundamental universal. PALAVRAS-CHAVES: Direito à Alimentação; Alimento Transgênico; Fome; Desenvolvimento Sustentável; Livre Iniciativa.ABSTRACTThe present research aims to present a parallel approach between the fundamental human right to food, as the main basic need of peripheral countries, in relation to transgenic food produced and the eradication of hunger. One can not forget the importance of trade, which is also caused by surplus food production and free enterprise, as a democratic economy linked to sustainable development and the economic development of agriculture. The methodology used was the dialectical method, based on bibliographical and qualitative research, in a multidisciplinary way, analyzing doctrine and jurisprudence. Ownership, now an integrating instrument for land distribution through Agrarian Reform, and its inclusion in the legal system, since the State has always been the main landowner. The influence of the Federal Constitution of 1988 that included as its foundations the dignity of the human person that consubstantiates in the eradication of poverty and the national development, as fundamental objectives. Emphasis is also placed on free enterprise in the chapter on Economic and Financial Order. Unfolding these constitutional norms, the National Biosafety Law emerges. Also reflecting the importance of free initiative for economic development and elimination of social inequalities, warning of the use of transgenic foods, looking at the natural environment and its forms, as well as human health. It was concluded that the fulfillment of man's happiness is only done with social justice. The advent of biotechnology with transgenic food to save the population from the dread of hunger that was plaguing the world, facing overpopulation. The dangers of the use of transgenic food by the lack of adequate information for consumers, its side effects. Aiming only at the profit, leaving a false economic development, food insecurity and maintenance of poverty. It is therefore necessary to align economic development and sustainable development and sustainable development, and fundamental human rights. The maintenance of the human species is imperative, since the right to food is a universal fundamental right.KEYWORDS: Right to Food; Transgenic Food; Hunger; Sustainable Development; Free Enterprise.

On-site visual discrimination of transgenic food by water-soluble DNA-binding AIEgens

Development of affordable, simple and effective methods for rapid on-site identification of genetically modified organisms (GMO) is urgent due to public concern for transgenic food.

Do transgenic food fulfill the obligations of respecting food security and nutritional concept in a developing country?

This study seeks to identify if this developing country fulfills the obligations of respecting the Food and Nutritional Security when producing and commercializing transgenic foods. A bibliographic research was carried. The objective was to respond to the fulfillment of Food and Nutrition Security and the use of transgenics, based on the concept of Food and Nutritional Security, its interface with the Human Right to Adequate Food and the food and nutritional dimensions of the theme. Regarding the environment, the technology of transgenics, when used in a massive way for protection against insects and weeds, is not always safe. The use of certain herbicides, linked to production control, can also be deleterious. Epidemiological studies on the nutritional advantages are insufficient and the possibility of allergenicity exists, if the protocols for seed release are not considered. Lack of enforcement in these protocols and in labeling threaten Food Safety, since the population is vulnerable to the consumption of foods whose origin are not well known. Even with the transgenic food, a bigger amount of food is not available for everybody. The importance of food and nutritional education is emphasized in this study. Since the concept of Food and Nutritional Security is indivisible, we come to the conclusion that Food and Nutritional Security in a developing country is not fulfilled.