<p>Factors Affecting College Students’ Knowledge and Opinions of Genetically Modified Foods</p>

• DOI: 10.21061/jots.v36i2.a.1
• Publication Date: 2016-06-06T13:24:57Z
• Authors: Chad M. Laux; Gretchen A. Mosher; Steven A. Freeman
• Keywords: Genetically modified food; Agricultural Education; Affect

The use of biotechnology in food and agricultural applications has increased greatly during the past decade is considered by many to be a controversial topic. Drawing upon previous national study, new survey was conducted U.S. international college students at large, land-grant, Research University determine factors that may affect opinions about genetically modified (GM) products. Factors examined included nationality, discipline area perceptions safety, awareness levels acceptance regarding GM food. Results indicated born outside United States had more negative foods than did American-born students. Students who were studying physical science-based curriculum positive opinion not based science. In addition, reported higher level felt positively safety technology.