factors affecting food choice Flashcards
1
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budget
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- more foods high in fat and sugar if budget is limited
- consumers may choose own brand which is usually cheaper
2
Q
foreign travel
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- encourages people to be more adventurous in their eating
- increased range of ethnic foods in supermarkets so gives the consumer more choice
3
Q
online shopping
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- they can easily shop at any time of the day or night from comfort of home
- goods are delivered straight to the door
- sometimes delivery charges increase the cost of the goods
4
Q
lifestyle
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- working households may have less time for meal preparation when they come home so most likely to use more ready meals
- lack of practical food skills may lead to more take away or convenience foods being bought
5
Q
working hours or shift patterns
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- families eat at different times and as a result rely more on convenience foods or not sit down together for a meal
- more mothers work so children can prepare food themselves
6
Q
education/nutritional/practical cooking skills
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- lack of knowledge can lead to poor choices being made
- some nutritional labelling may be hard to read or understand
7
Q
advertising/marketing/promotional influences
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- manufacturer can benefit from advertising by increasing sales and therefore making profit
- heighten the awareness of products which consumers may not need and they may be successfully appeal to a particular group of people which can cause distress
8
Q
likes and dislikes
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-if a food looks good and smells good then consumers are more likely to choose it
9
Q
cultural and religious influence
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-rules about what they cant and cannot eat
10
Q
moral and ethical
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-food people choose to eat depends not only on taste preferences but on individual moral and ethical considerations
11
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special dietary needs
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- food intolerances/allergies
- diet related diseases
