Consumer Food Safety and Nutrition
Consumer food safety and nutrition research at RTI is conducted by staff in the Food and Agricultural Policy Research program. Using qualitative and quantitative methods (for example, focus groups, in-depth interviews, surveys, and case studies), we test educational materials; evaluate education programs; and conduct research to understand consumer knowledge, attitudes, and practices.
We conduct research for state and federal regulatory agencies and organizations charged with ensuring the nation's food supply is safe, unadulterated, and properly labeled. Our clients include the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration.
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Sample projects, publications, and presentations (see the page links below) demonstrate the breadth of consumer issues we address and the relevance of our work to policy making in the food industry.
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