Harmful Chemicals Found in "Instant" and "Processed Food"
New Era University
Diliman, Quezon City
Research
In
Natural Science I
Submitted to: Sir Michael Flores
Submitted by: Miranda, Nixieline Babes C. AB Mass Communication
Introduction
Some scientists carry out well-designed and properly executed research; but when data do not come out as "needed," the numbers are changed. Others don't conduct studies at all; but submit fabricated details and results of their choosing to peers for publication. When exposed, they may be punished with fines and imprisonment, and may be noted by the press. In addition, those who use money of the United States government are subject to investigation by the U.S. Office of Research Integrity.
Researchers who deceive by falsifying data seem to be few, even if growing in number; (Slind-Flor, 1993) and if suspected of devious practices, can be fairly easily challenged. There seem to be others, however, who use more subtle methods to influence public opinion-- with great success. Although more difficult to execute than simple fabrication of data, any question of propriety can be passed off as an error of judgement or an honest mistake; and penalties for getting caught are non-existent or less severe.
This paper will describe how easily truth can be hidden; and how seemingly isolated incidents actually can be badly flawed research, direct suppression of information, and dissemination of biased information orchestrated by one group or industry.
Using the safety/toxicity of MSG as the subject, I will demonstrate how the glutamate industry has selectively collected and reported research data in a way that presents glutamate in a favorable fashion. In the following, the case against the safety of processed free glutamic acid (MSG) will be presented first,
Diliman, Quezon City
Research
In
Natural Science I
Submitted to: Sir Michael Flores
Submitted by: Miranda, Nixieline Babes C. AB Mass Communication
Introduction
Some scientists carry out well-designed and properly executed research; but when data do not come out as "needed," the numbers are changed. Others don't conduct studies at all; but submit fabricated details and results of their choosing to peers for publication. When exposed, they may be punished with fines and imprisonment, and may be noted by the press. In addition, those who use money of the United States government are subject to investigation by the U.S. Office of Research Integrity.
Researchers who deceive by falsifying data seem to be few, even if growing in number; (Slind-Flor, 1993) and if suspected of devious practices, can be fairly easily challenged. There seem to be others, however, who use more subtle methods to influence public opinion-- with great success. Although more difficult to execute than simple fabrication of data, any question of propriety can be passed off as an error of judgement or an honest mistake; and penalties for getting caught are non-existent or less severe.
This paper will describe how easily truth can be hidden; and how seemingly isolated incidents actually can be badly flawed research, direct suppression of information, and dissemination of biased information orchestrated by one group or industry.
Using the safety/toxicity of MSG as the subject, I will demonstrate how the glutamate industry has selectively collected and reported research data in a way that presents glutamate in a favorable fashion. In the following, the case against the safety of processed free glutamic acid (MSG) will be presented first,