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Table 1 Attitudinal scales

From: Do consumers’ values and attitudes affect food retailer choice? Evidence from a national survey on farmers’ market in Germany

Attitudes towards environment and nature

1

Humans are severely abusing the environment.

2

The balance of nature is strong enough to cope with the impacts of modern industrial nations.

3

The so-called “ecological crisis” facing humankind has been greatly exaggerated.

4

The earth is like a spaceship with very limited room and resources.

5

If things continue on their present course, we will soon experience a major ecological catastrophe.

Attitude towards industrial food production

1

Most food manufacturers are more interested in earning money than in the nutritional quality of their products.

2

Modern food production removes vitamins and minerals from food products.

3

The food industry is very concerned about the nutritional value of their products.

4

Most foods are so processed that they have lost their nutritional value.

5

The majority of food products can be eaten without risk.