Metabolism - Factors Affecting Food Intake

Question 1

Cultural/Social

Answer 1

• Religious traditions.
• Celebrations.
• Meal patterns.
• Family traditions.
• Work lunches/dinners.
• Attitudes to leaving food on the plate.
• Education.

Question 2

Sensory

Answer 2

• Appearance/smell of food.
• Taste and palatability of food.
• Addiction (sugar, cigarettes and coffee)
• Packaging, advertising.
• Surroundings and ambience.
• Learned likes and dislikes.
• Flavour fatigue.

Question 3

Emotional

Answer 3

• Comfort eating.
• Stress.
• Insomnia.
• Loneliness.
• Sadness.

Question 4

Other

Answer 4

• Hormones.
• Disease states.
• Climate.
• Medications.
• Distractions; e.g. TV/computers.
• Value for money/cost.