Factors affecting food choice

Question 1

Availability

Answer 1

Not everyone has the same availability of food, types of shops - they may live in the country and have no access to shops.

Question 2

Cost

Answer 2

Cost of food is a particularly important factor for people with low
income.

Question 3

Culture

Answer 3

Customs and social behaviour of a group of people, meal patterns.

Question 4

Religious beliefs

Answer 4

Judaism, Hinduism and Islam restrict certain types of food.

Question 5

Ethical food choices

Answer 5

Organic, free range, red tractor genetically modified food, fair
trade, vegan, etc.

Question 6

Medical conditions

Answer 6

Allergies, intolerances, diabetes, anaemia, coeliac.

Question 7

Marketing and advertising

Answer 7

Pester power encouraging consumer interest.

Question 8

Food labelling

Answer 8

Consumers are informed of nutritional content allergies, food miles, storage etc. - all of which can help them make an informed choice.