Food Choices Flashcards
What are the factors that affect food choices
Culture, nutritional awareness, families, eating patterns, money available, food availability, sensory aspects, emotional influences, health status, sustainability, marketing
How does culture affect food choices
Different countries have particular foods associated with them and are considered staple foods eg rice in china. religious beliefs also influence food choices eg Hindus don’t eat beef, and travel influences food choices, those further travelled may choice alternative cuisines.
How does nutritional awareness affect food choices
People who are more nutritionally aware may opt for choices lower in sugar, salt and fat or what they believe is healthier
How does family affect food choices
Children’s food choices are influenced by what is made available, it is important parents choose fresh foods to help their children’s eating pattern. Children food choices are based on watching their parents so parents should ensure they set good example.
How do eating patterns affect food choices
They are influenced by work, school and leisure. A busy lifestyle can create a reliance of convenciendo foods and reduce the time families spend eating together
How does money available affect food choices
Families with less money may not be able to spend much on food, this can lead to large quantities of processed foods chosen. Families with greater incomes can opt for more expensive foods like filet steak
How does food availability affect food choices
Time of year like raspberries are readily available in summer but not as accesible year round. People living in rural areas may not have all foods available to them
How do sensory aspects affect food choices.
Consumers have expectations for foods appearance, taste, smell, texture. They will choose foods that appeal more to their senses. Packaging and advertsing also influence consumers
How do emotions influences food choices
Emotions like anger fear or boredom can lead to people choosing comfort foods
How does health status affect food choices
This determines whether an individual can or cannot eat a certain food, eg celiacs can’t eat gluten. A person wanting to loose weight will shop more nutritionally and opt for low fat, low sugar
How does sustainability affect food choices
Many consumers choose foods produced in a sustainable way, this could be people shopping locally and choosing in season produce tp reduce food miles, people also opt for foods that are organic
How does marketing and advertising affect food choices
Strategies like sweets at the checkout or special offers encourage impulse buying, many companies also use celebrities to endorse their products
