Factors Influencing Diet 2

Question 1

Personal preference?

Answer 1

-influences by taste,texture,culture and social habits

Question 2

Social class and financial resources ?

Answer 2

People from higher social-economic classes with more money tend to eat healthier and better quality food
Poorer people eat food high in fat,salt and sugar

Question 3

Media ?

Answer 3

-social media, TV impact what you eat

Question 4

Partners and family ?

Answer 4

-If Food is in short supply, it is known mothers will give more better food to their children

Question 5

Genetic inheritance?

Answer 5

-genes, may forbid you from eating things

Question 6

Mental health and illness ?

Answer 6

-comfort eating, 1 in 4 in UK suffer from a mental health issue

Question 7

Education and understanding ?

Answer 7

-educational successes increase self esteem levels, makes us feel good

Question 8

Location and food availability ?

Answer 8

• diets high in carbohydrates and not rich in protein lead to under-nutrition
• where you live impacts what you eat
• developed countries, people have access to a good variety of foods from all over world