Factors influencing food choice

Question 1

List 8 factors that influence food choice.

Answer 1

• Cost
• Enjoyment
• Preference (influenced by senses)
• Seasonality
• Availability
• Time of day (snacks, working shifts, takeaway dinners)
• Activity
• Occasion

Question 2

List 12 things that must be contained on pre-packed food.

Answer 2

• The product’s name and what it is
• All ingredients in order of decreasing weight
• Common allergens in bold
• Nutritional labelling
• GM ingredients
• How to store it
• The use by/ best before date
• Cooking instructions
• The manufacturer’s name and address
• The country it came from
• Lot or batch number
• The weight, volume and quantity of the product

Question 3

How must nutritional information be displayed?

Answer 3

• The amount of nutrients must be shown per 100g, as well as per serving
  They following must be shown:
• Energy
• Fat
• Saturated fat
• Carbohydrates
• Sugar
• Protein
• Salt

Question 4

What is traffic-light labelling?

Answer 4

• Shows how healthy a product is at a glance
• It compares the amount of fat, salt and sugar in a product against RNIs

Question 5

What other information may be displayed on products?

Answer 5

• If it suitable for certain groups, such as vegetarians, vegans, Muslims and coeliacs
• Where the product is from
• Serving suggestions

Question 6

List 10 ways foods are advertised.

Answer 6

• On television and the internet
• Celebrity endorsements
• Competitions
• Displays
• Attractive packaging
• Free gifts
• Free samples
• Special money offers
• Health claims
• Ethical values, such as Fairtrade or organic

Question 7

List 2 ways Christianity affects eating patterns.

Answer 7

• During Lent Christians give up certain foods
• Special foods are linked to certain occasions, like hot cross buns on Good Friday

Question 8

List 4 ways Islam affects eating patterns.

Answer 8

• Meat eaten by Muslims must be halal (the animal is slaughtered in a certain way whilst being blessed)
• Muslims cannot eat pork or pork products such as gelatine
• They are not allowed to drink alcohol
• During the month of Ramadan in the lunar calendar they fast from sunrise to sunset

Question 9

List 2 ways Hinduism affects eating patterns.

Answer 9

• The cow is sacred to Hindus, so they do not eat beef
• Many are vegetarian to avoid causing animals pain

Question 10

List 4 ways Judaism affects eating patterns.

Answer 10

• Kosher food is food that Jews are allowed to eat
• Meat must be specially slaughtered, and hung afterwards to allow for the blood to drain
• Jews do not eat pork
• They do not eat meat and dairy at the same meal

Question 11

List 2 ways Sikhism affects eating patterns.

Answer 11

• Many are vegetarian
• Sikhism teaches its followers not to overindulge in food

Question 12

List 2 ways Buddhism affects eating patterns.

Answer 12

• Most are vegetarian
• Most also avoid alcohol

Question 13

List 3 ways Rastafarianism affects eating patterns.

Answer 13

• They only eat food that is natural and clean
• The do not eat pork and only eat fish under 30cm
• They do not drink alcohol

Question 14

What are the different types of vegetarians?

Answer 14

• Lacto-ovo: eat food products from animals
• Lacto: eat all animal products other than eggs
• Ovo: eat eggs but not dairy products
• Vegans: do not eat or wear animal products

Question 15

List 4 risks associated with being vegan.

Answer 15

• Lack of all of the essential amino acids
• Lack of vitamins A and D that are found in animal fat
• Lack of phosphorus, calcium and iron that are found in dairy products
• Vitamin B12 as it is not in cereals or vegetables