Genetically Modified Food
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2007 1:23 am
Hi
I am doing some research on why GM food and technology is unpopular in the UK. Some think that this negative perception is a result of the lack of communication between government/industry and the public. To complete the form, please reply to the post and put in your responses.
Your participation is very much appreciated.
What does the term “genetically modified food (GM) mean to you?
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What do you think are the reasons for developing GM food?
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Does the UK need GM food?
Yes
No
Why? ¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦..
Which regions do you think will benefit from GM food?
Europe
North America
South America
Africa
The Far East
South Asia
Australia
Do you think that it is necessary to have GM food?
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What are the benefits of GM food to you?
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What the disadvantages of GM food?
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Would you buy GM food and why?
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Where do you get your information on GM food from?
A friend
Family member
The Media
Government
Industry – Agricultural organisations
Other: Specify¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦.
If you wanted to find out more information on GM food, where would you get it from?
A friend
Family member
Media
Government
Agricultural organisations
Other – Specify: ¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦..
Who do you trust to give you information on GM food?............................................. ..
Would you buy GM food if there were no other alternatives?
Yes
No
Do you check food product labels?
Yes
No
How often do you check food labels?
Everytime
Frequently
Occassionally
Sometimes
Never
Why do you check food labels?
Salt levels
Sugar levels
Fat levels
Calorie count
GM ingredients
Organic ingredients
Fair trade
What is your highest level of education?
PhD
Masters
Bachelors
Diploma
A levels
O levels
Other
Do you consider yourself to be religious?
Yes
No
Gender
Male
Female
Age
0 – 16
17 – 25
26 – 45
46 – 55
+ 55
Thank you for your time
I am doing some research on why GM food and technology is unpopular in the UK. Some think that this negative perception is a result of the lack of communication between government/industry and the public. To complete the form, please reply to the post and put in your responses.
Your participation is very much appreciated.
What does the term “genetically modified food (GM) mean to you?
¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦ .
What do you think are the reasons for developing GM food?
¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦ ¦
Does the UK need GM food?
Yes
No
Why? ¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦..
Which regions do you think will benefit from GM food?
Europe
North America
South America
Africa
The Far East
South Asia
Australia
Do you think that it is necessary to have GM food?
¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦ ¦..
What are the benefits of GM food to you?
¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦ ¦.
What the disadvantages of GM food?
¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦ ¦.
Would you buy GM food and why?
¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦ ..
Where do you get your information on GM food from?
A friend
Family member
The Media
Government
Industry – Agricultural organisations
Other: Specify¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦.
If you wanted to find out more information on GM food, where would you get it from?
A friend
Family member
Media
Government
Agricultural organisations
Other – Specify: ¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦..
Who do you trust to give you information on GM food?............................................. ..
Would you buy GM food if there were no other alternatives?
Yes
No
Do you check food product labels?
Yes
No
How often do you check food labels?
Everytime
Frequently
Occassionally
Sometimes
Never
Why do you check food labels?
Salt levels
Sugar levels
Fat levels
Calorie count
GM ingredients
Organic ingredients
Fair trade
What is your highest level of education?
PhD
Masters
Bachelors
Diploma
A levels
O levels
Other
Do you consider yourself to be religious?
Yes
No
Gender
Male
Female
Age
0 – 16
17 – 25
26 – 45
46 – 55
+ 55
Thank you for your time
