ABSTRACT

Aim

This study of medical doctors perceptions of food additives, their level of knowledge, attitudes and behaviors are intended to be measured.

Materials and Methods

In this study, aged 23-65, 118 men (59%), 82 women (41%), including 200 medical doctors were on. Statistical analysis of the answers given in the survey of medical doctors, according to the perception of risk to food additives, knowledge, attitudes and behaviors were assessed.

Results

80 % of respondents qualify as food additives are harmful. In contrast, the level of knowledge about food additives 26.5 % of good reviewers ' tour. 40 years or older, in terms of disclosure and supervisory authorities more confidence (p < 0.05).

Conclusion

Medical doctors perception of high risk to food additives, while the lowest was observed in the level of knowledge. Of food additives in medical education is seen not find enough space.