food choices, health and wellbeing PART 1 Flashcards
what are the 6 social factors
education
income
location
accommodation
available time
cultural norms
Education
Education is how we gain knowledge and
skills about food. Having the skills to critically
read and analyse food information enables
consumers to make informed decisions
about their food choices and behaviours.
ways to gain education on food
- Knowledge about how to prepare healthy food
- interpret food labels, advertising that may be misleading
- applying practical, safe food preparation and cooking skills to make nutritious snacks and meals.
- being aware of ethical and environmental issues related to sustainability. (waste and plastic)
- recognising discretionary foods and understanding the impact on health and wellbeing
- Education about nutrition
- Knowledge about the relationship between diet and disease
The health star rating
- endorsed by the aus gov
- found on the front of the package to rate the overall, nutritional profit of the packaged food and assigns a rating from 1-5
- it is quick and easy and visual way to compare similar food products
Income
families can reduce the amount of money they spend on groceries by carefully selecting less processed foods and more fresh produce.
income factories
- Those on higher incomes have more options available to them because they have greater
disposable income available to spend - Income significantly impacts on a person’s capacity to access fresh and healthy foods
- Cost of having to buy ingredients in quantity
- Some choices, such as organic, are more expensive
Location
access to quality food can be limited by geographical location in AUS.
People who live in metropolitan areas have a variety of supermarkets, wholesale fruit and vegetable markets and specialty food shops within easy distance.
Urban areas - a 5 minute or so five to the nearest shopping centre and foods can be purchased daily.
suburban factors
- Food prices are usually competitive as there is often a rival supermarket close by or in the same vicinity.
- Access to fresh and nutritious foods– urban areas typically have cheaper foods and takeaway and delivery options
- Transportation available to access foods – car, bus, train
rural factors
- The variety of food vendors is significantly less in rural areas
- Nearest shops can be km away, calling into the shop for an impulse purchase is not possible
- Food is often found to be more expensive
- Transportation, distribution costs and lack of
competition can lead to inflated prices. - Limited choice of healthy foods.
- rates of food insecurity are high
- supermarkets are less likely - shop at general stores
accomodation factors
- Availability of resources to store and prepare foods at home (homeless people do not have access to cooking equipment)
- Storage of cooking appliances
- Need to have a fixed address for food to be delivered to you
- Overcrowded housing or small spaces can make meal preparation challenging due to available space
- appliances (fridge to store foods, microwave, oven)
available time
the amount of time people spend planning, shopping, storing, preparing, cooking and cleaning uo meals in the home is declining due to families experiencing time pressure.
Juggling work, commitments or school activities can impact on the time families have to prepare meals
available time factors
- Convenient options for those with less time available to plan, prepare and cook healthy, fresh meals
- Easy-to-prepare foods are the focus
- Time needed to plan and shop for healthy meals cooked at home
- Seasonal produce is the most cost-effective choice for families
- May not have time to source healthy food options and shop around for better produce or seasonal produce – therefore, not eating the healthiest options
- less time to prepare healthy meals - consuming convenience foods seem easier and less time consuming.
- online food ordering systems
- all in one kitchen machine
cultural norms
Culture, family and beliefs all influence the food they choose and eat. Food is a very important part of socialization and recreation- many eating behaviours
are shaped by family and social gatherings.
people tend to mimic others food consumption behaviour to fit in socially and identify with particular group of people.
our food choices can primarly depend on the social group we want to be accepeted by or socialise with.
asian
- High proportion of fresh vegetables, leafy greens and meat is a flavouring.
- Stir fry is a popular cooking technique
- Rice is also served and provides a healthy low-fat meal
- fish provides protein and omega-3 fatty acids
greek
- Plenty of fresh vegetables, fruit, grains and fish.
- Olive oil is used in much of their cooking
- Reduce the risk of heart disease and some forms
of cancer.
