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Student Perceptions Of Organic Food In Relation To Health, Environment And Pricing, Stacey Paterson
Student Perceptions Of Organic Food In Relation To Health, Environment And Pricing, Stacey Paterson
Theses and Dissertations--Nutrition and Food Systems
The organic industry is full of opinions and perceptions, which influence consumer purchasing decisions. A convenience sample of 69 college students between the ages of 19-23 registered in a basic food preparation class participated in this study. A sensory analysis of organic and conventional fruits, vegetables, meat and poultry, eggs and dairy measuring categorical taste differences between the two types of food. Student perceptions of organic foods in relation to health, environment and pricing and the likelihood of purchase were also studied. The influence of Diet and Well-being on organic purchases predominantly mattered somewhat to students, while price mattered completely. …