Includes bibliographical references (p. 105-108) and index.

1. Artificial ingredients pose a serious health threat -- 2. Consumers exaggerate the health threat from artificial ingredients -- 3. Artificial sweeteners are safe -- 4. Artificial sweeteners are very dangerous -- 5. It is difficult to determine the safety of artificial ingredients -- 6. Artificial ingredients cause behavioral problems in children -- 7. The link between artificial ingredients and behavioral problems is unproven -- 8. Artificial food colorings should be banned -- 9. Artificial food colorings should not be banned -- 10. Bisphenol A should be banned -- 11. Bisphenol A should not be banned -- 12. Consumers want products with natural and organic ingredients -- 13. Consumers may not want alternatives to artificial ingredients.

Explores the issues surrounding artificial ingredients. Presents diversity of opinion on the topic, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance.