| Scope and method of study. Oklahoma State University students' perceptions toward the organic and genetically modified food industries and what information sources students use to learn about these industries was measured through online survey methods. The population consisted of both undergraduate and graduate students at OSU.;Findings and conclusions. In general, college students perceive organic foods as healthy, no to low risk with consumption, and environmentally friendly. However, students are neutral or have no opinion in regards to genetically modified foods. Students do associate more of a risk with genetically modified foods than organic foods. College students' main source of information is television and newspapers. Recommendations for further research in the area of college students' perceptions about organic and genetically modified foods were made. |
