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.

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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.