Communicating Sound Science

The results of a 2017 Food Literacy and Engagement Poll conducted by Michigan State University showed that much of the American public remains disengaged or misinformed about food. The online survey of more than 1,000 Americans aged 18 and over focused on food from genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and the survey report indicated that the proliferation of online content with conflicting messages about GMOs makes it hard for consumers to separate valid information from fads and fraud. To inc…