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Article: Consumers and Genetically Modified Foods
- Article from:
- Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences
- Article date:
- November 1, 2003
- Author:
CopyrightCopyright American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences Nov 2003. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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A national consumer survey examined the knowledge and attitudes of consumers about genetically modified food as well as consumers' purchase intent and their desire for information. In an attempt to better define consumers most likely to use genetically modified foods, relationships between selected consumer characteristics and attitudes of consumers about genetically modified foods were studied. More than 90% of respondents indicated that they want to be informed about the presence or absence of genetically modified material in foods. Perceived knowledge about genetically modified food was significantly related to respondent's education. Intent to purchase genetically modified foods or ...