factors affecting food choices Flashcards
what are the factors that affect food choices
nutritional awareness, families, eating patterns, health status, sustainability and marketing and advertising
explain how nutritional awareness affects food choices
people are increasingly nutritionally conscious when making food choices as they understand what a healthy diet is and nowadays many individuals check nutritional labelling in order to avoid foods that are low in fibre and high in fat, salts and sugars
explain how families affects food choices
children’s food choice is influenced by watching what their family eats, parents should choose healthy snacks and meals to set up a good example and should teach their children why good nutrition is important by cooking with them as well as showing them how to read nutritional labels
explain how eating patterns affects food choices
eating patterns are influenced by work, school and leisure activities. a busy lifestyle can affect food choices as it causes a reliance on takeaways and convenience food e.g. ready meals as they take little preparation time and are quick to cook
explain how health status affects food choices
health status will determine the foods an individual can or cant consume, e.g. a person with coeliac disease must exclude gluten from their diet. if a person wants to lose weight this will also have an impact on food choices as they will tend to shop more nutritiously, opting for low-fat and low-sugar foods
explain how sustainability affects food choices
many consumers now wish for their food to be produced in a sustainable way. this may influence people to choose locally produced or in-season produce in order to reduce food miles and environmental pollution. they may also choose organic foods as they grown without the use of artificial fertilisers and pesticides that harm the environment
explain how marketing and advertising affects food choices
marketing strategies, e.g. sweets at checkout or special offers, influence food choices as they encourage impulse buying. many companies use celebrities or influencers to endorse their products as this can affect young peoples food choices
explain how money available affects food choices
families with less money coming into their household may not be able to spend much on food, this can lead to processed foods being chosen as it seems more cost effective but families with greater incomes can opt for expensive foods frequently, e.g. fillet steak or eat out more often
