FACTORS AFFECTING FOOD CHOICE Flashcards by Katie T | Brainscape

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What are the 3 main FACTORS AFFECTING FOOD CHOICE?

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PHYSIOLOGICAL
SOCIAL
TECHNOLOGICAL
ECONOMIC
CULTURAL

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What are the NEEDS AFFECTING FOOD PURCHASE?

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Need to meet financial resources
Need to appeal to children & parents
Need to meet personal preference
Cultural & religious needs
Health & special dietary needs
Need for convenience & innovation
Need for safe food

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What are the PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS AFFECTING FOOD CHOICE?

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Physiological need for food
Psychological need for food
Eating preferences
Sensory appeal of food
Influence of the media

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What are the SOCIAL FACTORS AFFECTING FOOD CHOICE?

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Social network
Geographical location
The changing family household
Changes in working patterns
Leisure time
Preparation & cooking equipment available
Income
Emergence of social conscience
Health issues

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What are TECHNOLOGICAL factors affecting food choices?

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Development in food production
Improvements in transport
Development in ICT
Fridges - Freezers - Microwaves
Development in food packaging
Development in food products

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What are the ECONOMIC FACTORS AFFECTING FOOD CHOICE?

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• Advertisement &amp; marketing strategies 
• Government policies 
   Eg - common agricultural policy 
         - fishing quotas 
        - biofuels

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What are the CULTURAL FACTORS AFFECTING FOOD CHOICE?

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Hospitality & festivals
Cultural & religious groups
Migration

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