factors effecting food choice Flashcards
what are the 9 factors which effect food choice
availability, cost, culture, religious beliefs, ethical food choices e.g. GM, fair-trade, seasonal food/food miles, medical conditions, marketing and advertising, and labelling
what influences peoples food choices
personal preference, time of day, occasion, individual dietary needs
what is personal preference influenced by
opportunity to try a variety of food at a young age, family culture, where you live, family religious beliefs
How does geography and climate influence world cuisine
geography and climate affects what can be grown in different parts of the world and when it can be grown
how does migration influence world cuisine
as people travel around the world and they take their food and culture with them
how does religion and culture influence world cuisine
culture and religion is often linked, some religions have dietary law that limit food choices or forbid eating certain foods
how does economy influence world cuisine
how much money people have to spend on food will effect the type of ingredients they can afford
what is culture
the ideas, customs and social behavior of a society
what is a staple food
a food that makes up a large part of a diet. usually starch foods that grow well in the area so are plentiful and cheap
what are additives
substances that are added to products to perform specific functions. They are used to improve color, texture and to extend shelf life
what are the different types of additives
natural - obtained from natural sources e.g. extracts
synthetic - man-made copies of natural substances
artificial - produced chemically and not copies of substances found naturally
what do preservatives do
prevent microbial growth which causes food spoilage and reduces shelf life e.g. nitrate (£249 and E252) added to cured meats, bacon, and ham
what do antioxidants do
prevent rencidity and the browning of cut fruit by oxidation e.g. ascorbic acid (£300)
what do colors do
restore the original color of the food lost through processing or storage. Ensures a consistent color for each batch during protection.
what are convenience foods
foods that have been commercially pre prepared and preserved, usually ready to eat or require little prep
what are the advantages of convenience foods
- saves time and effort
- meal prep easier
- long shelf life
- useful for people who can’t cook
- useful for people with physical disabilities
- allows individual preference and dietary requirements
- portion controlled and contains nutritional information
what are the disadvantages of convince foods
- quality may not be as good as fresh
- highly processed and contains low amounts of dietary fibre
- high levels of saturated fat, salt, sugar
- more expensive
- contains additives
- use lots of packaging that contribute to packaging waste
what are food labels
food labelling regulations 1996 requires the following information to be given on all pre-packed foods
what is on the front of the pack
- name of food
- quantity
- country of origin
- best before or use by date
- any special storage information
what other information should be found on a food label
- ingredient list
- nutritional information
- reference intakes
- and necessary warnings
- name and address of manufacturer
- instruction for use
- quantitive ingredient declaration
what does fair-trade do
sets minimum standards for the pay and conditions of workers, meaning their quality of life will improve short and long term
fair trade products can cost ____ but many consider it a _____ price to pay for such ___ ________.
fair trade products can cost more but many consider it a small price to pay for such big benefits
how many countries benefit from fair trade and in how many countries
5 million people across 58 countries
choices of food can be effected by different _________ e.g. sweet, _______, _____, bitter, ____
choices of food can be effected by different flavors e.g. sweet, savory, salty, bitter, sour
senses can also affect peoples food choice such as _____, _______, __________
taste, texture, appearance
why is eating seasonal food good
it reduces the energy and associated CO2 emissions needed to grow the food we eat. BY eating seasonal food, food miles are reduced
what are food allergies
when our immune system has an extreme reaction to eating a particular food
what are the symptoms of food allergies
swelling, itching, difficulty breathing, and swallowing.
people with food allergies must avoid the foods to stay safe
what is a food intolerance
when your immune system takes an extreme reaction to food. They are less serious but can cause uncomfortable symptoms e.g. headaches
what does a food intolerance mean
a food intolerance usually means you should eat less of that food rather than having to completely avoid the food
how does cost effect food choice
cost will influence individuals purchasing habits as some may opt for cheaper options of luxury items
how will someone who is on a low income deal with foods
more cautious on how much they spend, restrict the food they buy, shop at cheaper shops e.g. lidl/asda, by off brand items
name some people that might have a low income
uni studnets, large families, individuals
how will someone who is on a high income deal with foods
they won’t be cost-cautious, they will be luxury items e.g. steak, shop at high end shops e.g. waitrose and branded items
