With a growing world population, one of the most pressing issues is that of feeding such a large number of people. Some people believe that GM foods offer a viable solution to this problem. To what extent do you agree? why? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

The ever-swelling

population

has demanded extensive research in

food

production and the most promising result is the invention of genetically modified foods. Some believe

this

type of bio-engineering can ensure

food

security for the growing global

population

. Despite some risks, I think GM foods can take up the challenge of

food

security. The worst problem with an increasing

population

is in the decline in the available resources.

This

is especially true in the case of available land for agriculture. The quantity of agrarian products is limited when there is a shortage in the area of agricultural land. The result is a production deficit, which may end up in poverty. The best among the solutions is bio-engineering, in which land scarcity would not be seen as a challenge. Another benefit of GM

food

is high yield within a short span of time, of course,

this

is profitable to the farmers, the distributors and

finally

the consumers. As the supply of these foods increases the demand for

food

in the market declines. The result is the availability of an essential

food

product at an affordable rate. I need to admit that the regular consumption of these

food

products can have some biochemical and immunological risks among its consumers.

For example

, there are medical cases reported which have altered the nephrological and hepatic functions among regular GM

food

consumers,

however

, these are negligible in number. In conclusion, though there is some health problem with the consumption of GM foods.l think to satisfy the

food

demand for an ever-increasing

population

GM foods can be seen as the best among the available alternatives.