Survey and Analysis of Knowledge about Food Safety and Health among College Students

Through investigation and analysis on food safety knowledge,attitude and practice among the college students,it was found that the average score of all college students was 3. 359 points,including the average score for students who major in food was 3. 803 points,and for others was 2. 935 points,this difference was statistically significant. The students' awareness rate about food safety and health was very low, and they were much concerned about the food safety incidents,but not integrated deeply enough. When choosing food,they always according to the dietary habits and sensory characteristics,ignored the safety and nutrition value of food. Most students hoped strongly to increase their food safety knowledge level,on their opinion,the best thing for government to do is step up its inspection of food companies. It is necessary to carry out propagate and train about food safety knowledge among the college students which help them to obtain more food safety knowledge and get rid of bad habits in their practice. In the meantime,the government and consumers should enhance regulations on food safety problems,to promote the food safety consciousness of public.