| Attitudes and beliefs | Strongly agree | Agree | Neutral | Disagree | Strongly disagree |
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| Genetically modified food technology conflicts with religious belief. | 48 (9.6%) | 70 (14.0%) | 220 (44.0%) | 113 (22.6%) | 49 (9.8%) |
| Genetically modified food technology is therefore unnatural and therefore unacceptable. | 93 (18.6%) | 128 (25.6%) | 167 (33.4%) | 93 (18.6%) | 19 (3.8%) |
| Genetically modified food technology is mainly driven by private companies and their desire to increase profits. | 142 (28.4%) | 158 (31.6%) | 143 (28.6%) | 49 (9.8%) | 8 (1.6%) |
| The consequences of using genetically modified foods are very complex and we cannot acquire the knowledge to reduce the potential risks. | 111 (22.2%) | 150 (30.0%) | 167 (33.4%) | 59 (11.8%) | 13 (2.6%) |
| Purposes of used GMFs | Strongly agree | Agree | Neutral | Disagree | Strongly disagree |
| The aim of genetic modification is to produce cheaper food. | 67 (13.4%) | 148 (29.6%) | 149 (29.8%) | 115 (23.0%) | 21 (4.2%) |
| The aim of genetic modification is to produce more foods. | 108 (21.6%) | 218 (43.6%) | 121 (24.2%) | 45 (9.0%) | 8 (1.6%) |
| The aim of genetic modification is to produce food that tastes better. | 90 (18.0%) | 184 (36.8%) | 142 (28.4%) | 71 (14.2%) | 13 (2.6%) |
| The aim of genetic modification is to produce products with extended shelf life. | 131 (26.2%) | 206 (41.2%) | 121 (24.2%) | 34 (6.8%) | 8 (1.6%) |