At the Science Museum we are interested in your ideas and opinions, so today 16 Antenna Gallery visitors were asked about their thoughts on nutrition. Here is a summary of their views and concerns:1. What exactly is in our food? What are all those big chemical formulas on the ingredients list, what happens in ‘food processing’ and is it good for me?
2. We’ve all read the news reports, one week food ‘x’ is good for you and next week it’s bad for you. Who and what should we believe?
3. How do factors like genetics, metabolism, environmental conditions, age and geographical location affect what I should eat?
From this survey, a theme emerges; we are disconnected from our food supply, most of us don’t know what is in our food or where it’s been. And, it worries us, rightly so.
Let’s hear more from you, tell us:
What issues about nutrition are important to you?
What aspect of nutrition would you like to know more about?
What worries/excites you about nutrition?
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Interesting findings. I think the key issue here is trust. Some people would argue our food supply - at least in the developed world - is safer and more reliable than ever before. I think visitors concerns reflect a wider feeling of suspicion and cynicism when it comes to politicians, big business, and scientists.
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