We consume genetically modified and processed foods every day. Genetically modified and processed foods account for approximately 60-70% of our food supply. Processed foods in supermarkets now "test positive" for the presence of genetically modified ingredients. The “hidden menu” of these unlabeled genetically modified foods and food ingredients in the United States now includes soybeans, soybean oil, corn, potatoes, pumpkin, canola oil, cottonseed oil, papaya, tomatoes, and dairy products. But genetic manipulation is something very different. No one has seen a "gene", and the best teaching of the brightest minds cannot adequately convey the idea of ​​the uniqueness of the genome and how we can read this uniqueness. In short, very few people understand the science behind genetic manipulation, and this is the reason for the irrational fear. The manipulation of genetically modified and processed foods can cause harmful effects on the health of individuals, impact the global food supply and be potentially dangerous for the environment. How do genetically modified and processed foods affect our health? Genetically modified foods pose a huge health risk to humans and animals. Genetically modified foods contain toxins that can affect the reproductive organs, cause asthma, allergies and inflammation. These toxins are transferred into the DNA of the bacteria that live in our intestines and continue to function even after we stop eating genetically modified foods. What we aren't told is the other health risks it is creating. Human health effects may include higher risks of toxicity, allergenicity, antibiotic resistance, immunosuppression and cancer. Not a single human clinical study has been published regarding the effects of the gene... half the article... on public health. In fact, through their business practices and political pressures, genetic engineers have made it clear that they intend to use genetic engineering to dominate and monopolize the global markets for seeds, foods, fibers, and medical products. (Cummins)Work CitedCummins, Ronnie. “Dangers of Genetically Modified Foods and Crops.” Motion Magazine 29 August 1999: n. page. Web.Finley, John. United States Department of Agriculture. “Genetically Modified Foods: Agriculture's Bright Future or Dark Nightmare?” 2006. Print."Genetically modified foods pose enormous health risks." Institute for Responsible Technology, 05 20 2009. Web. 26 November 2010. .Pusztai, Arpad. "Genetically modified foods: are they a risk to human/animal health?" (2001) n. page. Web. 27 November 2010.