Survey
Genetically Modified Food
The purpose of this survey is to gather data regarding opinions on genetically modified organisms (GMOS) and views concerning their effects on the health of society. Please take the time to answer each question honestly and to the best of your ability. All answers will remain confidential.
1. Gender:
Male Female
2. What grade are you in?
9 10 11 12+
3. Who in your family shops for groceries? Check all that apply.
____Parent/Guardian
____Sibling
____Myself
____Other
4. Do you have an opinion when it comes to the food products that are purchased/consumed in your home?
Yes No
5. What kind of food would you rather eat?
Organic Non-Organic
6. Would you pay more for organic food?
Yes No
7. Rank in order from most to least (1-4) the importance to you when purchasing/consuming food.
___ Health/Nutrition
___ Taste
___ Appearance
___ Price
8. Rank your knowledge on the topic of GMOs.
1 2 3 4 5
No knowledge Complete knowledge
GMOs are organisms that have had their genes modified in order to change them for a more desired product.
9. Does eating GMOs concern you with regards to your health?
Yes No
10. State your opinion on the following statement:
“GMOs negatively affect the health of humans, animals and the environment.”
Strongly Disagree Disagree Unsure Agree Strongly Agree
11. Rank in order of most to least (1-3) what you think is affected the most from GMOs.
___ Human Health
___ Animal Health
___ Environmental Health
12. Do you believe there are negative affects of GMOs in the long run?
Yes No
13. Do you believe there are positive affects of GMOs in the long run?
Yes No
14. State your opinion on the following statement:
“Genetically modifying an organism is not morally ‘right.’”
Strongly Disagree Disagree Unsure Agree Strongly Agree
15. If companies that use GMOs say that they are safe would you trust them?
Yes No
16. Do you believe GMOs are a positive step forward in society?
Yes No
17. Do you support the use of GMOs if they are able to produce food more quickly and at larger quantities to help developing countries?
Strongly Disagree Disagree Unsure Agree Strongly Agree
18. If you do not agree with consuming GMOs, do you agree with using them to feed developing countries that are in need of food?
Yes No
19. If there are negative affects of GMOs, would it still be acceptable for developing countries to have them? In your opinion what is more important:
___ Providing food for people in developing countries.
___ Not providing food due to potential negative health affects.
20. On a scale 1- 5, how would you rate your opinion of GMOs.
1 2 3 4 5
Strongly Support Strongly Object
Thank you for completing this survey. Your time is appreciated
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