Reasons For Eating Flashcards
Physical
Relieves the comfort of being hungry, appetite and hunger, hunger occurs when our body needs energy because it has used the energy available in the bloodstream, appetite is urge to eat
Social
Food symbolizes friendship and express hospitality, food helps us to communicate with others around us
Cultural
The people with whom we associate also influence our eating habits, Jews don’t eat pork
Emotional
We all respond emotionally to food, binge eating out of stress
Availability
Adequate supply versus cultural beliefs, financial situations, fast lifestyle
Economics
Low income = not as much food
Taste preference
The sweet taste of pie over the sour taste of lemons
Physical needs
Your body needs certain nutrients to function
Hunger
Hunger tells us what to eat
Senses
The human senses, taste, smell appearance
Psychological
Food habits are learned, mind not body,
Food symbolism
Reputation