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關鍵字：genetically modified, controversy, neutral, staple, administration, consensus, nutritional, skeptica
SHOULD I EAT THIS?
這種食物,該不該吃?
Genetically modified (GM) foods are safe to eat ... aren't they?

基改食物安全無虞 ⋯ 果真如此嗎?

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In America, all GM foods must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which requires careful evaluation.
在美國,所有基改食物都必須經過FDA美國食品藥物管理局謹慎評估後核准。

 

GM foods can result in an improvement of a food's appearance or taste, as well as increased crop size and pest resistance.

基改食物能够改善食物的外觀或味道,也可以增加作物體積及抗蟲力。

 

Some GM foods mature faster and are slower to rot.

有些基改食物成熟得較快且腐敗得較慢。

So, why do half of Americans believe foods containing GM ingredients are worse for you?

那麼,為什麼有半數美國民眾認為含有基改成分的食物對健康有害呢?

 

One reason is the increased interest in natural and organic foods.
其中一個理由天然和有機的食物愈來愈受到歡迎。

 

Another is that the long-term effects of eating GM foods, which were only introduced about 20 years lago. are unknown.

另外一個原因則僅有二十年歷史的基改食物,其長期食用所造成的影響仍屬未知。

 

The scientific consensus, based on many studies, is that GM foods are not dangerous to human health.

根據許多研究,科學界的共識是基改食物並不會危害人的健康。

 

The American Dietetic Association holds the view that GM foods can even be healthier for you:

美國飲食協會所持觀點則是認為基改食物反而對人體較有益處:

"Food biotechnology techniques can enhance the quality, safety, nutritional value and variety of food."
「食品生物科技技術可以提升品質、安全、營養價值以及食物的多樣性。」

 

The World Health Organization (WHO) states that "GM foods currently available on the international market have passed safety assessments and are not ikely to present risks for human health."

世界衛生組織也聲明,「目前國際市場上可取得的基改食物都已通過安全評估,不太可能會對人類健康造成危害。」

 

Food safety organizations want to send the message that GM foods are safe, but until long-term studies are possible, many people will remain skeptical.

這些食物安全機構希望傳遞基改食物安全無虞的訊息,但在獲得長期研究結果之前,許多人仍舊會抱持著懷疑的態度。

 

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基改食物安全與否,一直在著許多爭論。
在美國,民眾對於基改食物是否對人體有益普遍存在著分歧意見。

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※ Word Bank※

◎ genetically modified (adj)   基因改造的

◆ This genetically modified corn grows faster than natural corn.

◎ controversy (n)  爭議:爭論

◆ There is a lot of controversy in America about the high cost of medicine.

◎ neutral (adj) 中立的

◆ Stella is neutral on the question of GM food safety.

◎ staple (n) ]主食

◆ Rice is a food staple for many people around the world.

◎ administration (n) 管理:行政

◆ Mayor Connor has some very good people working in his administration.

◎ consensus      (n)  共識:一致的意見

◆ The consensus of most scientists is that the world is getting warmer.

◎ nutritional (adj) 營養的

◆ Food Iabels now have a lot of nutritional information.

◎ skeptical (adj) ]持懷疑態度的

The teacher was skeptical about Bob's explanation for missing class.

※ More Information

◎ DNA (n) 去氧核糖核酸

◎ Pew Research Center (n)  皮尤研究中心

◎ canola        (n) 油菜

◎ dietetic (adj) |danrtetk]飲食的:飲食學的

◎ biotechnology (n) 生物科技· 生物技術

※Word Bank Focus

◎ nutrition     (n) 營套物質:营套

Without good nutrition, students cannot do their best in school.

◎ nutritious (adj)  營養富的

Dan starts every day with a healthy, nutritious breakfast.