Factors Influencing Food Choices OR: Why are you eating that?
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Factors Influencing Food Choices
OR:
Why are you eating that?
Factors Influencing Food Choices
PhysicalPsychologicalSocialCultural Resources
Physical Factor: Health
Food is essential to life Nutrients are needed for body to
function properly And to control diseases such as
diabetes
Physical Factor: Taste
You enjoy the taste of food Source of pleasure
Physical Factor: Age
Needs are different throughout the life cycle
Physical Factor: Appetite vs Hunger
Appetite: A natural and healthy desire for food “Want it”
Hunger: Body needs food “Need It”
Psychological Factor: Emotional Eating
Stressed, troubled, bored, or unhappy
Psychological Factor: Means of Rewards
Food for good grades Food for good behavior
Psychological Factor : Associations with Past Experiences
Reminds you of when you were a child Attach importance to an occasion or a
loved one
Social Factor: Family
A time for families to prepare and share meals and time together
Social: Peer Pressure
Your friends influence your choices
Social Factor: Special Occasions
Holidays, weddings, birthday parties
Social Factor: Food Fads
What’s new and trendy?– Local (100 mile diet)– Healthy– Gluten-free
Social Factor: Lifestyle
Your daily activities (or lack of)
Social Factor: Advertising
Advertisers want to convince you to buy their product
Cultural Factor: National Origin
Geographical location Staple Foods in that area Local economy Foreign Contact
Cultural Factor: Religion
Hindus may not eat beef Jews may keep Kosher Catholics may refrain from meat on
certain days Muslims may not eat nor drink during
daylight hours (Ramadan)
Cultural Factor: Ethnic Traditions
Food customs are handed down
Resource Factor: Food Supply
What foods are available (seasonality)
Resource Factor: Time
Time to shop Time to prepare meals Time to eat
Resources: Energy
Electricity or gas Personal energy
Resource Factor: Skills & Knowledge
Knowing how to prepare meals Having the skills to cook well
Resource Factor: Money
The amount of money you have influences the food you can buy